What To Know: Like England's Harry Kane, Ronaldo has eight goals under his belt in World Cup games. His first was back in 2006 when he scored against Iran. His most recent came in 2022, scoring a single goal in Portugal's group-stage match against Ghana.

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The players to watch out for, the games not to miss, how to expect the unexpected. Our writers gives their views on the World Cup.

Departing Deschamps looks to win second title with side led by superstar forwards Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele.