After Paris Saint-Germain was removed from the list, I led England to victory!

The group stage battles have ended, and the clamor surrounding the 32 teams has temporarily subsided, but the football fever in Qatar is only growing stronger.

All the teams that advanced to the top 16 had gone through the trials of the group stage, each with their own highlights and setbacks.

As the dust settled, fans and media began to take stock of the teams, and the focus of discussion naturally centered on those teams that looked like they had the championship in the bag.

Apart from the England team, who advanced with a crushing victory, scoring 12 goals and conceding none.

The other two traditional powerhouses are Argentina and France.

Despite their journey not being smooth sailing, they still firmly occupy the top of the championship favorites list thanks to their strong foundation and the performance of their superstars.

The defending champions, France, still seem unable to completely shake off the "champion's curse".

In the final round of the group stage.

Having already qualified, they made significant rotations to their squad, but unexpectedly lost 0-1 to a tenacious Tunisian team.

Although this defeat did not prevent them from advancing as group winners, it served as a wake-up call for the French team's title defense – their form is not invincible.

However, with talented players like Mbappe, Griezmann, and Choameli, the French team's strength remains formidable.

Mbappe scored three goals in three group stage matches, second only to Yan Yuan in goal tally, demonstrating his formidable strength as a new generation leader.

Argentina's path to the final was thrilling, even somewhat tumultuous.

In their highly anticipated first match, they suffered a shocking 1-2 defeat to Saudi Arabia, an Asian team, which stunned the entire football world and plunged countless Argentine fans into despair.

Messi fans around the world once thought that Argentina wouldn't even make it out of the group stage this year.

Fortunately, Lionel Messi led the Pampas Eagles to adjust their form in time, defeating Mexico and Poland in the next two matches and advancing as the second-place team in their group without any major incident.

Messi scored two goals in two crucial victories, especially his low shot against Mexico, which was invaluable and once again proved his ability to save the team in critical moments.

In contrast, the journey of another veteran, Cristiano Ronaldo, has been somewhat lackluster.

As he prepares to leave the major European leagues, his performance for the Portuguese national team was mediocre, scoring only one goal in the group stage.

Cristiano Ronaldo is getting older, and the signs of time seem to be beginning to appear on this indomitable fighter.

While lamenting the relentless passage of time, fans also cherish every appearance of Messi and Ronaldo on the World Cup stage even more.

Based on the performance of each team, the mainstream opinions online are gradually becoming clear:

"What's the point of playing? England should just take the World Cup. Which of these favorites can compare to England?"

"The two unparalleled stars are truly getting old. The era of Ronaldo and Messi is over, and now it's the era of Yan Shen."

"I'm already on the rooftop. I lost a fortune in the Argentina vs. Saudi Arabia game."

"Like a gambling addict."

"I predict that the champion of this World Cup will be one of England, France, or Argentina."

……

On December 4th, the brutal knockout stage officially began.

England welcomed the African champions Senegal at the Albert Stadium.

Despite having star players like Edouard Mendy and Kalidou Koulibaly, Senegal's overall strength is clearly inferior to that of the dominant England team.

The course of the competition proved this point.

From the very first minute, England completely controlled the game.

Yan Yuan, the hottest star in this World Cup, has once again shown the world why he deserves to be called "the best player in the world".

In the 18th minute, Yan Yuan received a cross from Bellingham about 30 meters from the goal, made a slight adjustment, and unleashed a powerful shot that flew like a meteor into the bottom right corner of the goal.

World wave! 1:0!

In the 35th minute, England executed a brilliant attacking move. Kane laid the ball off to Yan Yuan at the edge of the penalty area, who once again displayed his exceptional shooting skills with a powerful long-range shot that struck the inside of the post and bounced into the net!

2-0! Yan Yuan scores his second goal!

In the 58th minute, Rashford broke through on the left wing and cut the ball back, where Yan Yuan made a clever run and easily slotted it into the empty net! Hat-trick!

Yan Yuan scored a hat-trick in the World Cup knockout stage, and his name resounded throughout the stadium!

In the 75th minute, Saka's shot was saved by Mendy, and Yan Yuan appeared like a ghost in the most dangerous position, easily tapping the rebound into the empty net! A quadruple!

England 4-0!

Then, Rashford and Foden scored again, sealing the final score at a stunning 6-0!

It was still a complete massacre!

In this match, Yan Yuan scored four goals, and with his unparalleled performance, he almost single-handedly sent the team into the quarterfinals.

The Senegalese accepted their defeat gracefully; they faced a team at its peak and an unstoppable Yan Yuan.

After that, the French team faced the Polish team led by Lewandowski.

Mbappe continued his hot streak, scoring twice in each half with his amazing speed and explosiveness. Giroud also added a goal. Although Poland pulled one back through a penalty by Lewandowski in stoppage time, it couldn't change the outcome, and France easily advanced with a 3-1 victory.

Mbappe's goal declared him a strong contender for the best player award.

Argentina, on the other hand, encountered fierce resistance from the Australian team.

Messi gave Argentina the lead with a signature low shot, but Australia pulled one back in the second half thanks to a defensive error by Argentina.

In the final stages of the match, Argentine goalkeeper Martinez made a crucial save to keep the score at 2-1, allowing Argentina to narrowly defeat their opponents and advance to the next round.

This year's Argentina team seems to be walking on thin ice at every step.

……

When the Round of 16 concluded and the draw for the quarterfinals was announced, the entire world of football was shaken!

The most anticipated match of this World Cup has been decided.

England vs. France!

This is undoubtedly a final match played out ahead of schedule.

The two teams with the highest player value, the most star players, and the strongest attack will engage in a fierce battle in the quarterfinals!

The focus of the match, without a doubt, was the direct confrontation between the two teams' core players – Yan Yuan and Mbappe!

These two strikers, widely recognized as top strikers in football today, will once again face off at the national team level.

The news instantly went viral on social media worldwide, especially on the Hupu community, where related discussion posts sprang up like mushrooms after rain, and the buzz exploded!

"Is there even a question? It has to be Yan Shen! At the club level, when has Director M's Paris Saint-Germain ever beaten Yan Yuan's Arsenal? They beat them every time they met! At the national team level, Yan Shen has 8 goals in 4 games, while Bappe has 5 goals in 4 games. In terms of statistics and dominance on the field, Yan Shen is far superior!"

"Yan Yuan's technique, football intelligence, leadership, and mentality in crucial matches completely surround Mbappe! What else does Mbappe have besides speed? Yan Yuan is the true core of the system, while Mbappe is more like a top-tier attacking player!"

"In this World Cup, France shouldn't try to fool us. Mbappe should focus on winning the Champions League first. He's been living off his 2018 World Cup success."

"It's not just about winning the Champions League; it's about winning two more Ballon d'Or awards. Mbappe is a year older than Yann, but he doesn't have a Champions League title or a Ballon d'Or. Yann has won four Champions League titles, one European Championship, and two Ballon d'Or awards since his debut, not to mention his other honors. What does Mbappe have to offer to compare?"

"Don't overhype it, the World Cup isn't the Champions League! Mbappe's performance in the World Cup is undeniable. He won the championship last time, so he has more experience. Besides, the French team's overall strength is no worse than England's."

"Mbappe's speed is a nuclear weapon! England's two center-backs are slow to turn, and Mbappe can always outrun them! In a single-elimination match, Mbappe's explosiveness can be the deciding factor!"

"You're making it sound like Yan Shen has no speed. If Yan Shen and Rashford were to run, they could easily overtake the French team."

"This year's England team is too well-rounded overall. Not only does they have Yann Leigh as their core player, but their lineup in the front, midfield, and defense is the best in the world. Compared to England, the French team is somewhat aging."

"Holy crap! This match is so exciting! It feels like I've already watched the finals. No matter who wins, this game is destined to go down in history!"

"Got my sunflower seeds and cola! Time to sit back and watch the English and French fans tear each other apart. Whoever wins, I hope for a thrilling match!"

"Actually, it's normal for either team to win; it's about even. It all comes down to their performance on the day and the brilliance of their star players. I wouldn't be surprised if either Yan Shen or Mbappe scores."

"I bet five cents this match will have phenomenal ratings! This is what the World Cup should be like!"

The discussion among Hupu users has gone completely crazy.

Those who support and are optimistic about Yan Yuan have the upper hand, after all, Yan Yuan is the one that Chinese fans truly support, and his honors and strength are enough to speak for themselves.

However, Mbappe's supporters can also cite his World Cup winning experience and absolute speed as reasons.

This upcoming England-France match has long transcended a simple contest of victory or defeat. It is seen as a direct dialogue between the old and new kings, the most important test before Yan Yuan's coronation as the contemporary king of football, and the ultimate opportunity for Mbappe to seize the "kingship".

The air in Doha seemed to be filled with the atmosphere of a major battle because of the upcoming showdown.

The eyes of the world are now focused on this.

Yan Yuan vs. Mbappe, England vs. France – a classic battle destined to be written into World Cup history is about to begin!