Jason Le Miere

Lionel Messi and Argentina will take on Switzerland in the Round of 16 at the 2014 World Cup on Tuesday.

France scored twice late on to beat Nigeria 2-0 in their Round of 16 match at the 2014 World Cup.

The United States will take on Belgium in the Round of 16, with ambitions now raised of making a deep run in the 2014 World Cup.

Algeria will be targeting a famous upset as well as revenge when they take on Germany in the Round of 16 at the 2014 World Cup.

The Netherlands scored two goals in the final minutes to move into the quarterfinals of the World Cup after a 2-1 win over Mexico.

Mexico forward Giovani dos Santos scored a memorable goal to put Mexico in front against the Netherlands in their World Cup second round tie.

Brazil were given all they could handle by Chile in their World Cup second round match, but survived thanks to a 3-2 win on penalties.

Mexico coach Miguel Herrera and his Netherlands counterpart Louis van Gaal have rejuvenated their respective teams, but one will exit the World Cup on Sunday.

The 2014 World Cup has now reached the knockout stage, but which teams will make it through to the quarterfinals?

Colombia and Uruguay utilized very different approaches en route to their Round of 16 clash at the 2014 World Cup.

The group stage of the 2014 World Cup has seen several top players make their mark.

The United States can continue to exceed expectations at the 2014 World Cup when they take on Belgium in the Round of 16.

Brazil will encounter a major challenge to their dreams of lifting the World Cup on home soil when they take on Chile in the Round of 16.

Germany and the United States both secured progress to the World Cup Round of 16, despite Thomas Müller’s winner for Germany in Recife.

Belgium can confirm top spot in Group H when taking on South Korea, but have yet to hit top form at the 2014 World Cup.

Who will be the key players when the United States takes on Germany in the crucial Group G decider at the 2014 World Cup?

Both Ghana and Portugal must win when they meet on Thursday in order to stand a chance of progressing to the last 16 of the 2014 World Cup.

Argentina made it three wins out of three in Group F, with Lionel Messi scoring twice in a 3-2 victory over Nigeria at World Cup 2014.

Lionel Messi scored a superb free-kick to give Argentina a half-time lead in their 2014 World Cup Group F match with Nigeria.

The United States needs a draw against Germany in the final match of Group G to ensure they progress to the last 16 of the 2014 World Cup.

Mexico have been superb in securing a World Cup last-16 match with the Netherlands, but now have a first ever quarterfinal away from home in their sights.

France will be looking to ensure top spot in Group E of the 2014 World Cup when they take on an Ecuador team needing a win to progress.

Diego Godin’s late goal sent Uruguay through to the last 16 of the World Cup and Italy home after a match marred by a red card and a Luis Suarez bite.

Luis Suárez appeared to bite the arm of Giorgio Chiellini during Uruguay’s match with Italy at the 2014 World Cup.

Argentina need a point to ensure top spot in Group F at the 2014 World Cup, when they face a Nigeria side requiring a draw to ensure progress.

Colombia can secure top spot in Group C against a Japan side that needs to win to stand a chance of progressing to the last 16 of the 2014 World Cup.

Mexico beat Croatia 3-1 to secure their progress to the last 16 of the 2014 World Cup at their opponents’ expense.

Neymar came to the fore with two goals to help secure Brazil’s place in the last 16 of the 2014 World Cup with a 4-1 win over Cameroon.

Already eliminated England will be playing for pride when they take on the already qualified Costa Rica in their final match of Group D at the 2014 World Cup.