Mexico coach Juan Carlos Osorio described Brazil as ‘the best team in the world’ but insisted his side would not step back in Samara on Monday.
One thing that has become apparent in this World Cup is that no one is guaranteed a win. The gap between the best and the rest is closing, and any hint of complacency can cost you – just ask Germany. DEAN WORKMAN explores.
Take a look at how the SoccerClub experts have faired with their predictions following the conclusion of the World Cup group stages as we head into the last 16. (more…)
SoccerClub takes a look back every match played during the Group Stages of the World Cup as the tournament head into the Round of 16. (more…)
FourFourTwoSA selects the World Cup team of round three as Lionel Messi and Neymar finally make their mark, writes DEAN WORKMAN.
WADE PRETORIUS looks at the form and path to the final before ranking his favourites to go all the way at the World Cup in Russia.
Brazil advanced to the World Cup last 16 with a 2-0 win over Serbia, just hours after another of the favourites, Germany, crashed out. (more…)
Paulinho and Thiago Silva earned Brazil a largely comfortable 2-0 victory over Serbia that clinched top spot in World Cup Group E and eliminated Mladen Krstajic’s side. (more…)
Aleksandar Kolarov described Serbia’s World Cup meeting with Brazil as the biggest game of his career while coach Mladen Krstajic promised a fearless approach from his side.
FourFourTwoSA selects the World Cup Team of the Round for matchday two as Harry Kane’s hat-trick sends England through, while Romelu Lukaku and Luka Modric shined in impressive wins, writes DEAN WORKMAN.