Underdogs take the World Cup by storm

The World Cup in Asia has left nothing in the tank providing a string of upsets. Lionel Messi's Argentina were humbled by Saudi Arabia in their very first match following a streak that lasted a whopping 36 matches. Four-time champions Germany too were stunned in the same fashion by Japan. But that didn't have a ripple effect on some of the other teams as England and Spain went on a goal-scoring frenzy in their opening fixtures. Defending champions France got off to a scintillating start.

The Les Bleus staged an emphatic comeback after going behind early against Australia. Meanwhile, goalkeepers Thibaut Courtois and Guillermo Ochoa have walled their goals and transformed into indomitable giants for opposition forwards. Has the World Cup delivered? To discuss all matters World Cup, The Daily Star brings you its special segment Qatar Chronicles.