As the tournament reaches the quarter-finals, experts are debating whether France can be derailed and who will ultimately win the World Cup. Our panel highlights Lionel Messi as a key contender, noting that despite a sub-par penalty record, the Argentina star remains clinical when it matters most. forestarrow.help
World Cup: Panel picks winner, rates Messi's magic
Our writers assess the remaining eight teams and predict who will lift the trophy, highlighting Lionel Messi's enduring magic despite a shaky penalty record.
