The 2018 World Cup has had more penalties given, and scored, than in any other world cup ever before, with the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) being the influential change.

Russia 2018 will also be remembered for its shocking results: neither Brazil nor Germany is in the semi-finals for the first time since 1930. Despite Brazil’s exit, PSG star Neymar has topped the charts when it comes to shots on target, chances created, duels won, touches in the opposition box. He is also the most fouled player of this World Cup.

Spain, on the other hand, has a record number of 3087 passes, a World Cup record since the statistics were first recorded in 1966. They completed more than a 1000 passes in the game with Russia, which they lost on penalties. 

Instead, it’s an all-European semi-final line up for just the second time in the last nine tournaments, with a potential first-time winner in Croatia or Belgium.

The Red Devils, in particular, have impressed during this World Cup. Not only have they knocked out five-time winners Brazil, but they have also scored 14 goals so far, more than anybody else at the tournament.

Despite being accused of being overly reliant on star striker Romelu Lukaku, who has scored four goals, Belgium has had nine different goal scorers, the third most anybody has ever had in World Cup history. 

Across the four teams left at this World Cup, 44% of the players play their club football in the Premier League, with Tottenham Hotspur being the best-represented club, with 9 players.

Watch the video above to get more on the key stats for both the teams and individuals from the 2018 World Cup so far, with a look ahead to the semi-finals.As ever, you can watch all the action from the 2018 FIFA World Cup via beIN SPORTS CONNECT.