nightb4xmas

nightb4xmas t1_j0upkm7 wrote

So many flaws in this argument. He'd be ranked 4th overall, not joint, based on number of assists. Also the stat isn't # of goals through the Round of 16, it's total. His efforts helped his team advance for more opportunities to score. It's also more difficult to score in later knockout stage matches as the caliber of team played is increased.

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nightb4xmas t1_j0uox9d wrote

I just can't get behind this argument. 2022: Portugal faced no top 10 teams and was knocked out by 22nd ranked Morocco; Argentina defeated 2 top 10 teams and won. 2018: Portugal knocked out by 17th ranked Uruguay; Argentina knocked out by 7th ranked and eventual champions France. 2014: Portugal did not advance out of Group including a 4-0 loss to eventual champions Germany; Argentina advanced to the Finals losing to Germany 1-0 after extra time. In the two prior Cups they both fell to top European sides in Knockout play.

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