World Cup 2018: 5 best and worst players from the game - France 4-3 Argentina

#3 Best - Benjamin Pavard (Argentina)

Pavard stepped up when it mattered the most

Benjamin Pavard came into this tournament as France's second choice right-back option behind Djibril Sidibe, but the youngster has quickly established himself as an indispensable part of this team with some consistent performances.

The 22-year-old, who is currently plying his trade with VfB Stuttgart in the Bundesliga, worked tirelessly down the right flank for Les Bleus and bombed forward whenever he sensed an opportunity.

The defender's attacking instincts were rightfully rewarded when he sent a pile-driver of a shot into the back of the net in the 57th minute to pull things back for France after Argentina had taken a slender lead.

Pavard stepped out to play the biggest game of his career in Kazan and he held more than his own against some of the most prestigious names in world football.