FIFA has named the standout players from the Belgium vs. Senegal and USA vs. Bosnia matches, both of which concluded in the early hours UTC.
In the first encounter, the experts awarded the honor to Youri Tielemans. The captain of the “Red Devils” was one of the key figures who maintained composure after falling behind 0-2, contributing to an incredible comeback. He then sealed the victory by converting a penalty in the final moments of the game.
For the USA vs. Bosnia match, American Malik Tillman was recognized as the best player. He scored the second goal against Bosnia, effectively securing the win. At that point, the USA was playing with a numerical disadvantage, making the outcome far from certain.
Belgium and the USA will face each other in the round of 16.
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