Brazil vs South Korea

Brazil seize chances against South Korea and build confidence for World Cup quarterfinals

Brazilians were unforgiving of Korea’s defensive disorganisation and confirmed their overwhelming favouritism. In the most technically unbalanced match of the round of 16 at the World Cup, Brazil put in a spectacular performance against South Korea to secure qualification…

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france vs tunisie

France lights alert after bad performance against Tunisia; Australia exceeds expectations and Denmark embarrasses

Biggest World Cup disappointment so far, Denmark knocked out bottom of the group. With a round of 16 guaranteed, France rested all the holders practically, keeping only Varane and Tchouaméni among the main ones. Camavinga played as left-back and…

Read More France lights alert after bad performance against Tunisia; Australia exceeds expectations and Denmark embarrasses
Senegal vs Ecuador

Senegal advances to the round of 16 after Ecuador’s failure; Holland had another underwhelming performance

Senegalese deservedly won a place in the round of 16; Ecuador fails in strategy and leaves World Cup below expectations. In the definition of Group A of the World Cup, the Ecuador team gave up its outstanding characteristics and…

Read More Senegal advances to the round of 16 after Ecuador’s failure; Holland had another underwhelming performance
Uruguay 0-0 South Korea

Uruguay 0-0 South Korea: Teams waste the few opportunities in a goalless and slow-moving match

Suárez and Cavani did not make a difference and Uruguay didn’t show any technical quality against South Korea. In Thursday’s second fixture of the World Cup, Uruguay and South Korea joined the field in a match surrounded by expectations…

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Belgium 1-0 Canada

Belgium 1-0 Canada: Canadians suffer from physical fatigue and Belgians take the opportunity to forward classification to the round of 16

Belgium had a performance below expectations but secured the victory at the right moment. In the last match of this Wednesday in the World Cup, a duel between Belgium and Canada fulfilled the expectations regarding a possible balance due…

Read More Belgium 1-0 Canada: Canadians suffer from physical fatigue and Belgians take the opportunity to forward classification to the round of 16
Spain vs Costa Rica

Spain 7-0 Costa Rica: Luis Enrique’s tactical show is something different from everything else in this World Cup

Even considering the weaknesses of the opponent, Spain’s victory with 1000 passes was a football spectacular display. In the second most anticipated opening of the day on Wednesday, Spain took the field against Costa Rica with high expectations after…

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Mexico 0-0 Poland

Mexico 0-0 Poland: Ochoa stops Lewandowski’s goal in a forgettable match at this World Cup

In a technically weak match, the only memorable moment was goalkeeper Ochoa defending Lewandowski’s penalty kick. When the official World Cup table was released, the football community considered that Argentina would end Group C in the lead, with Mexico…

Read More Mexico 0-0 Poland: Ochoa stops Lewandowski’s goal in a forgettable match at this World Cup
Argentina vs Saudi Arabia

Argentina 1-2 Saudi Arabia: Surprise defeat shatters Lionel Messi’s national team confidence

Historic victory and above-expected performance leave Saudi Arabia with real chances of qualifying for the round of 16. One of the biggest expectations of this World Cup consisted of Argentina’s debut, one of the big favorites to win the…

Read More Argentina 1-2 Saudi Arabia: Surprise defeat shatters Lionel Messi’s national team confidence