World Cup 2018: Best XI from knocked out teams

Germany became the victims of the infamous World Cup curse
Germany became the victims of the infamous World Cup curse

LW: Andre Carrillo (Peru)

Carillo scored Peru's first goal in 36 years at the World Cup
Carrillo scored Peru's first goal in 36 years at the World Cup

The other obvious contender for this spot was Sadio Mane and we've gone with Andre Carrillo here because the Watford winger rightfully outshines the Senegal captain in terms of statistics. Carrillo also scored a thumping volley in Peru's last group game against Australia to register their first win in 40 years at the competition and first goal in 36 years.

Despite Mane almost guiding Senegal to the knockout stages, his only goal came courtesy of a luck after a spill by Eiji Kawashima in their game against Japan. Carrillo, on the other hand, looked dangerous against France as well and certainly looked the part against the Socceroos.

ST: Son Heung-min (South Korea)

Son Heung-min planted the final nail in the coffin against Germany when he rolled the ball over the line into an empty net against the defending champions in the dying moments of the game. Korea celebrated like they had just won the World Cup and Son, who broke down to tears after their elimination following the loss against Mexico, revelled in joy.

The onus was on him to deliver in their final game against Germany and he did it in style helping them finish above the former champions.

RW: Wahbi Khazri (Tunisia)

This might strike to you as a surprise inclusion at first but the truth is that Wahbi Khazri became the first player to register 2 goals and 2 assists at the FIFA World Cup this year despite Tunisia crashing out of Group G.

The forward scored and assisted in Tunisia's 6-2 drubbing at the hands of Belgium and repeated the same antics in their comeback win over Panama that salvaged some pride for the Eagles of Carthage.

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