Ranked! The 10 breakout stars of the 2018 World Cup

The sheer global reach of today’s game means it’s almost impossible for someone to make that journey from obscurity to international stardom within a single World Cup. But, although these 10 players weren’t complete unknowns before Russia 2018, their performances in the competition have elevated their careers to another level.

10. Viktor Claesson (Sweden)

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