Not every star shines so bright

After just one match each, Robin van Persie and Lionel Messi have already duplicated their goal tallies from their previous two World Cups combined.

Two of soccer's biggest stars are finally shining when it matters most.

While it has taken van Persie and Messi three tournaments to find their feet, other strikers seem to thrive on the pressure-cooker atmosphere of the World Cup from day one.