No Ronaldo? No Messi? No problem: 14 names to know for the rest of the World Cup

The two international stars that everyone loves or hates have been kicked from the World Cup. Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal and Lionel Messi's Argentina lost in the round of 16 on Saturday after being forced into the round of 16.

It took Messi the first and only goal of the tournament to bring Argentina into Group D and Ronaldo's hat-trick against Spain to get a draw, a crucial point to help Portugal to pass Group B.

But even if both teams have been defeated, do not be afraid. There are many international stars on the ground. Here are nine that you should know to stay on top of things, whatever game you are watching.

Kylian Mbappe, striker, France

Mbappe, 19, has long been a star, but he announced Saturday against Argentina with a brilliant performance of two goals. His speed is really unusual, and his control of the ball while moving at such a pace makes it almost impossible to defend. And when he has time and space to put a little punch in a shot, he'll probably find the back of the net.

Harry Kane, Striker, England

Every World Cup cycle, England always seems to have "the guy". It was David Beckham, then Wayne Rooney. Now, it's Kane, a pure scorer who also wears the captain's armband. He scored both England goals in a 2-1 win against Tunisia, then he followed with a hat trick against Panama.

Romelu Lukaku, striker, Belgium

If you are not a football fan, imagine Lukaku as a LeBron James type figure. He is taller, faster and stronger than almost everyone on the field. It can score just about anywhere. By associating with Eden Hazard, Belgium could have the deadliest attack of the tournament

Edinson Cavani, striker, Uruguay

Cavani is another one of those players who is announced with a huge Saturday. He scored La Celeste's two goals against Portugal to get Ronaldo off the pitch. Uruguay likes to put the ball on Cavani's foot, not only because he's a dangerous scorer, but because he's an elite smuggler who has a strong chemistry with his teammate Luis Suarez. In short, when he has the ball, anything can happen.

But Cavani's status for Uruguay's quarter-final against France is uncertain. He was injured shortly after scoring this goal against Portugal

Luka Modric, midfielder, Croatia

Modric's play on the ball is what made Croatia so dominant in the group game and helped his club team Real Madrid win consecutive UEFA Champions League titles. Here's another basketball comparison if you do not know much about Modric: Chris Paul. Croatia uses it as a top man to help organize things and then sing the ball forward. Without Modric at his best, Croatia is struggling to control the pace. But at its peak, teammate Ivan Rakitic said it's as if Modric was coming from a "different planet".

Chucky Lozano, striker, Mexico

El Tri found his next star in Lozano, 22, an avant-garde who integrates perfectly with the mix of young and veterans. He is just as strong of a smuggler as a scorer. With his Dutch club last season, he completed 2.7 passes by 90 minutes, second best in the league. He also scored 17 goals in the club and 56% of his shots were on goal, placing second among the top 10 scorers in the league.

Christian Eriksen, midfielder, Denmark

Eriksen is a goal scoring machine that waits only the right moment. In the group stage, he scored a goal and got some help. But in qualifying for the World Cup, he has amassed 11 goals in 12 games with three assists. If it's getting hot, watch out. Denmark will need all their talent to push Croatia back on Sunday.

Denis Cheryshev, striker, Russia

Cheryshev is the key to any Russian plan to spend Spain on Sunday. The tactics of Spain are focused on possession. He likes to dominate the control of the ball and wait patiently for the seams to open. But it's more difficult to play when playing from behind, and Cheryshev represents Russia's best chance to join the table earlier. He is a physical attacker and a dynamic finisher around the net. For proof, look no further than his three goals in three games in the group stage.

Xhaka granite, midfielder, Switzerland

The big name of Switzerland is Xherdan Shaqiri, but do not forget Xhaka, the fiery midfielder whose high score the Swiss of a European also ran to a heavyweight world. Switzerland will use Xhaka to send the ball to the attackers, but he expects him to enter the game and look for his own shots. This laser beam coming from outside the 18-meter zone against Serbia was essential to help Switzerland qualify for the round of 16.

James Rodriguez, midfielder, Columbia

Rodriquez is widely considered the best players of his generation by many football experts. The 26-year-old usually plays in attacking midfield or winger for Bayern Munich on loan from Real Madrid. Rodriguez was the top scorer of the 2014 World Cup. There are questions surrounding his health, however, with him struggling with a calf injury since the beginning of this season.

Shinji Kagawa, midfielder, Japan

Kagawa, a former Manchester United player key player of Japan in his World Cup campaign. He made his international debut in 2008 and is well known for his technique, his vision of the game and his movement on the field. The 29-year-old holds the record for most appearances and goals of a Japanese player in the UEFA club competitions.

Neymar, striker, Brazil

The third-leading scorer in Brazil behind Pele and Ronaldo, Neymar is one of the biggest names in football. The 26-year-old made his debut in Brazil at age 18 and has been professional since the age of 17. He is known for his magical footwork with both feet when it comes to dribbling and finishing with the ball. In 2016, he was captain of Brazil for his first Olympic gold medal.

Nacho, Defender, Spain

Jose Iglesias, more commonly known as Nacho, plays mainly as central defender for the national team and Real Madrid, but can also play right or left. The 28-year-old is a player from a club, having been away from the Real Madrid club since the age of 11. Nacho made his debut in 2008-09 in Madrid and made his international debut in 2013.

Ludwig Augustinsson, left back, Sweden

Augustinsson is a rising star of the team of Sweden football. At 24, he played for the German club Werder Bremen at the club level and made his international debut in 2015. Fast rider, Augustinsson's strength lies in his offensive ability and is solid in the play pieces.

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