Stars in opposite orbits

Russia's Cheryshev and Egypt's Salah are learning what it's like to carry hopes of a nation

Denis Cheryshev had been the odd man out in Russia's team. Now he's the breakout star, tied with Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo as the World Cup's top scorer.

Raised in Spain at the Real Madrid academy, Cheryshev has scored three goals in Russia's opening two victories to become an overnight national hero.