What happened: ESPN's Mark Ogden evaluated the top individual performances and biggest underachievers from the World Cup. He focused on players who maximized their summer opportunities and those who failed to meet expectations.

Why it matters: The tournament conditions tested physical endurance, with the brutal heat playing a significant role in team success and failure. Reviewing these performances provides insight into which players adapted to the extreme environment.

What to watch: Federations will evaluate these individual performances as they prepare for the next cycle of international competition.