Villarreal CF has had a notable presence in the World Cup, and the last player from the club to score in this competition was Denis Cheryshev during the 2018 Russia World Cup. Cheryshev, who started the tournament on the bench, got his chance after Alan Dzagoev's injury in the opening match against Saudi Arabia. He seized the opportunity and scored two goals in Russia's 5-0 victory, standing out with a spectacular goal that showcased the talent of the Yellow Submarine. In the second group stage match, Cheryshev scored again, this time in Russia's 3-1 win over Egypt, bringing his tally to three goals in just two matches. His performance placed him among the tournament's great revelations. In the quarter-finals, Cheryshev left an indelible mark with an impressive long-range goal against Croatia, which became the last goal by a Villarreal CF player in a World Cup. Since then, no player from the club has managed to score in a World Cup, making Cheryshev's memory even more special. Overall, the 2018 World Cup was a showcase for Villarreal CF, which had five representatives, but only Cheryshev and Salem Al Dawsari managed to score. Thus, Cheryshev's left-footed strike against Croatia on July 7, 2018, remains the last World Cup shout from a groguet player.