Wednesday is the first rest day of the World Cup and with that, a good opportunity to reflect on the individual brilliance we've seen so far this winter in Qatar. The final eight teams are set to battle Friday and Saturday, but with the Round of 16 meaning we're past the midway point of the competition, we're looking at the standout players before we preview the quarterfinals.
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Which players have stood out to our writers? Are there any consensus choices? A selection of ESPN reporters in Qatar pick out their XIs and managers that have been the talk of the town thanks to their brilliant play.