After a 0-0 draw with Colombia in the final group-stage match, the gap between Ronaldo's on-field numbers and Portugal's attacking efficiency has put Roberto Martinez's personnel decisions back in the spotlight.
Ronaldo became the first player to score in six World Cups as Portugal swept aside Uzbekistan 5-0; England drew with Ghana, and Croatia edged Panama.
We review nine all-time World Cup best XIs. Messi has made every lineup across all nine editions, while Maradona topped individual ratings with a 9.0 at the 1986 World Cup.
Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez remains focused on winning the World Cup despite his contract expiring after the tournament; Ruben Dias will miss the match against Congo, while Martinez heaped praise on Ronaldo ahead of his sixth World Cup appearance.
The joint USA-Canada-Mexico World Cup may prove to be the final dance for a generation of legends. Argentina and Portugal have yet to play their opening matches, but a new generation of stars is already taking center stage.
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