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Up against one of the tournament favorite Netherlands, Mexico are all set to face their opponent in the final knockout.

The 18-year-old left back joined United from Southampton on a four-year deal straight after returning from his first World Cup with England.

The Argentine striker will miss the upcoming last 16 clash with Switzerland after suffering a muscle injury in his left leg.

Ronaldo's first goal of the World Cup earned Portugal a 2-1 win over Ghana but couldn't prevent his team being eliminated from the tournament.

World Cup organisers scrambled on Wednesday to quickly decide on a punishment before Uruguay play Colombia on Saturday in the round of 16.

Russia's captain Vasily Berezutskiy says there's no doubt - his team will score on Thursday in must-win match against Algeria at the World Cup.

Mexican striker Carlos Vela has signed a new four-year deal to remain at Real Sociedad, ending speculation over a possible return to Arsenal.

Uruguayan Football Association (AUF) president Wilmar Valdez said he favoured extending the national team's coach Oscar Tabarez's contract post the FIFA World Cup.

Brazil dispelled doubts over their tournament credentials with a show, which has brought the wide grin back on the faces of their free-spirited supporters.

If France beat Ecuador on Wednesday, it will be the first time they have won all three group games in a major competition since 1998 - the year they went on to win the World Cup.

Exactly after 4 years Switzerland and Honduras will face each other under almost identical circumstances at the Arena da Amazonia.

Varela helped the Portuguese snatch a point and stay in the hunt for a place in the last 16 with an equaliser in the final minute of stoppage time.

FIFA has suspended Clavijo for making incorrect decisions during the World Cup's Mexico-Cameroon clash at the Arena das Dunas.

England's clash with Uruguay has been on the attacking talent, but for English captain Gerrard the game will be won and lost in defence.

Cristiano Ronaldo needed an ice pack for his troublesome left knee during a training session on Wednesday.

Eto'o wrote on Twitter a day earlier that he "would probably not be able to play the match".