Dan the Scout reveals World Cup Team of the Round of 32 selections
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 5:10 PM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
Dan Smith has named his World Cup Team of the Round of 32 after a dramatic knockout stage. Key performances included Orlando Gill of Paraguay, noted for his composure in a penalty shootout against Germany. Other standout players were Marc Cucurella and Granit Xhaka, who made significant contributions to their teams. The team selections come amid ongoing matches in the tournament, highlighting the intense competition and varied styles of play on display. Fans are encouraged to consider their own teams in light of Dan's choices.
- •Orlando Gill awarded for heroics in Paraguay's penalty shootout win over Germany.
- •Marc Cucurella contributed two assists for Spain in their match.
- •Granite Xhaka controlled midfield for Switzerland, completing over 90% of his passes.
- •Dan's selections come amid ongoing World Cup knockout stage action.
- •The tournament features dominant performances from several favorites.
- 5:10 PMYahoo Sports — Dan the Scout names his World Cup Team of the Round of 32 – Who’s in yours?
"The Round of 32 produced plenty of drama, from penalty shootouts and giant-killings to dominant displays from some of the tournament favourites. As always, our resident scout Dan Smith has been watchi...
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