England captain Harry Kane has praised the players for digging deep to secure a dramatic victory over Mexico in the Last 16 of the World Cup.
Erling Haaland has described his extraordinary finishing ability as a "gift from God", with the Norway striker admitting he is still amazed by how often his shots find the perfect spot.
England captain Harry Kane admitted there is still room for improvement but stressed that results are all that matter at this stage of the World Cup.
Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti believes there is no such thing as an "anti-Haaland plan" ahead of their clash against Norway in their World Cup Last 16 encounter.
France captain Kylian Mbappe says they showed they are equally capable of winning the tough, gritty contests as they are of producing moments of attacking brilliance.
France forward Désiré Doué has described representing his country at the World Cup as a dream come true, admitting he is relishing every moment of his debut tournament.
Egypt captain Mohamed Salah described his side's historic achievement as one of the proudest moments of his career after they secured a place in the next round of the World Cup.
Argentina captain Lionel Messi has opened up on his side's struggles against an unpredictable Cape Verde side in their World Cup Round of 32 encounter.
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo hailed his side's resilience after their victory, admitting the emotional tribute to the late Diogo Jota made the occasion even more special.
Bafana Bafana received a hero's welcome at O.R. Tambo International Airport following their memorable FIFA World Cup campaign.