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The round of 16 kicks off today with a huge match between 2014 World Cup hosts Brazil and their fellow South American footballers Chile. Clearly all of these matches are ones to watch, but considering both teams will have huge support from the fans in attendance, we should expect a rowdy game today! Read More »
Today (Friday June 27, 2014) marks the first day since the 2014 World Cup games in Brazil began where no matches were scheduled. This welcome break from this intense action gives fans some time to breathe, but instead of hitting the "pause" button, we've decided to rewind back to recap the tournament so far. How did we get here and what teams made it through and who was eliminated? Read More »
Algeria has a two-point lead over South Korea and today's opponents Russia in Group H, thus placing them just behind Belgium for the first round. A win against the former Soviets will ensure a second round appearance, but that is easier said than done. Read More »
Belgium is already through to the elimination round of the 2014 World Cup, but South Korea still has a slim chance. Currently holding the last place spot in Group H, if the Korean Republic can pull off a huge upset there might be a chance. Read More »
We believed and we did it. The United States have progressed through to the round of last 16 teams in the 2014 World Cup. Though we lost today to Germany, we ended up placing second in Group G, thus allowing us to progress. Clearly fans are excited, so let's take a look at some of our favorite Twitter reactions to this great news. Also, make sure to tune in on July 1 when the United States take on the winners of Group H (either Algeria or the favored Belgium squad)! Read More »
For the United States of America – a country that isn’t that into soccer – today’s 2014 World Cup match against Germany is, at this point in time, the most important sporting event of the year. If we draw, both teams advance. If Germany wins, that’s a different story. Right now, America is hoping Clint Dempsey and his crew play as well – if not better – than Sunday’s game against Portugal. Read More »
Today's 2014 FIFA World Cup match between Germany and USA is easily the biggest of the week - at least for us Yanks! Unfortunately, the mid-day airing of the game could interfere with many of our workdays, meaning some of us could be missing out on this spectacular event. Have no fear! The USMNT coach, Jurgen Klinsmann, has taken it upon himself to write an excuse note for you to miss work for this game! Read More »
During the all-important Group E deciding match between Uruguay and Italy, the South American goal-scorer Luis Suarez bit Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini. Considering Suarez's history with the use of his teeth in matches and the video footage of the incident from this week, FIFA has officially opened proceedings into investigating and handling this situation. Unfortunately for Uruguay fans, Suarez could be kicked out the World Cup tournament. Read More »
In order for Greece to advance to the last 16 teams of the 2014 World Cup, Japan must lose to Colombia. This puts the Ivory Coast at a slight advantage, though the team still needs a win to advance. Meanwhile, a win for Japan means that the Blue Samurais move on to the next round. There is a lot at stake in the final leg of this round for Group C, so expect a lot from today’s games. Read More »
In order for Greece to advance to the last 16 teams of the 2014 World Cup, Japan must lose to Colombia. This puts the Ivory Coast at a slight advantage, though the team still needs a win to advance. Meanwhile, a win for Japan means that the Blue Samurais move on to the next round. There is a lot at stake in the final leg of this round for Group C, so expect a lot from today’s games. Read More »
The final matches of the Group D opening games are going on at the same exact time, but today's bout between Ital and Uruguay is the one to watch! This important face-off will decide what team moves on to the final 16 with Costa Rica. If Italy wins or the teams draw, the European's advance whereas Uruguay needs a win to proceed further into the tournament. Read More »
Costa Rica is already on its way to the next round of the 2014 World Cup thanks to a stellar performance during the opening Group D matches, but the team's opponent today, England, is already heading home thanks to two losses. Though this isn't an important match, England may use it to save face a bit before heading home. Read More »
Netherlands win Read More »
