As we enter the second games of the group stage, Goal has created their best XI from each nation's opening match of the World Cup

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  Hannes Halldorsson | GK | Iceland

  Iceland's goalkeeper Hannes Halldorsson saved Lionel Messi's second-half penalty during their first group game of the World Cup, resulting in a 1-1 draw against Argentina.. 

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• Kieran Trippier | RB | England

  England right-back Kieran Trippier created six chances for England to score in the 2-1 win over Tunisia, including taking the corner that resulted in Harry Kane's stoppage time goal. 

• Jose Gimenez | CB | Uruguay

  Uruguay centre-back Jose Gimenez scored the 89th-minute winner in their game against Egypt, earning the two-time champions three points and second place in their group after their first game.

• Andreas Granqvist | CB | Sweden

  Andreas Granqvist scored a penalty after a VAR review in the Sweden vs South Korea game. It was the only goal of the game and gave the Scandinavians a 1-0 win.