World Cup quarterfinals players to watch: Leo Messi, Kylian Mbappe and the rest of the players likely to shine

A mix of established stars and young upstarts are likely to steal the show this weekend

The World Cup is down to the final eight teams. This round brings some tasty matchups with England facing off against classic rival France while Brazil get last World Cup's runners up in Croatia. Make sure you check out the entire bracket here. Before the matches kick off, however, let's take a look at ten players who you won't want to miss when they take the field.

England's talisman, Harry Kane has shown his creative side during this World Cup with three assists to his name so far, helping fire England into scoring 12 goals at the World Cup to date. Kane is as able to beat a team in so many ways as one of the best number nines in the world but his passing sets him apart. When he draws in defenses, he can easily play a pass to England's contingent of wingers to keep the attack going. Still in search of his first team trophy for club or country, if Kane can keep this level of performances up, he just may get it during the World Cup. Gareth Southgate will need everything that he can get from Kane to topple France, but the England number nine will be up for the occasion.