Iltalehti’s editorial team has selected its all-star team for the recently concluded World Championship tournament, highlighting both successes and failures. Several players considered frontrunners ultimately underperformed, leading to unexpected omissions from the final roster. A surprising name has emerged as a contender for the tournament’s most valuable player. The selections were made following the semi-final matches, with late performances impacting the final decisions. The team acknowledges that some players exceeded expectations considerably, given their starting positions. The article also details which highly-anticipated players failed to meet expectations throughout the championship. Ultimately, the chosen all-star team presents a balanced view of the tournament’s highs and lows.