France arrived in Brazil hoping to lay memories of their 2010 fiasco to rest, and have emerged as one of the strongest sides in the group stage. Meanwhile, Nigeria managed to stave off Iran and Bosnia ...

Our expert bloggers will give their thoughts ahead of each game, so as Brazil prepare to host Mexico in Group A, Jack Lang (Brazil) and Tom Marshall (Mexico) are your guides. Jack Lang: Relief was the ...

Our expert bloggers will give their thoughts ahead of each game, so as Belgium take on Algeria in Group H, Wim Van Walle (Belgium) and Maher Mezahi (Algeria) are your guides. Wim Van Walle: There ...

Argentina were a perfect three wins out of three matches in Group F and now face a dangerous Switzerland team for a place in the quarterfinals of the World Cup. Our ESPNFC bloggers Sam Kelly ...

Netherlands have a 100 percent record from the group stages and have gone from tournament outsiders to one of the favourites, while Mexico qualified behind hosts Brazil to reach the round of 16. Our ...

Our expert bloggers will give their thoughts ahead of each game, so as France take on Ecuador in Group E, Julien Laurens (France) and Nick Dorrington (Ecuador) are your guides. Nick Dorrington: For ...