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Substitute James Rodriguez scored a brilliant goal and set up two more for Jackson Martinez as Colombia beat Japan 4-1 to confirm top spot in Group C.

Croatia midfielder Modric admitted the fact that Mexicans were the better team at Arena Pernambuco.

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.

Poster boy of Brazil, Neymar has the weight of a nation on his slender shoulders; everyone expects the 'next Pele' to bring home the cup of joy with his magical skills.

Cameroon midfielder Alex Song has been banned for three matches after he was send off in their defeat by Croatia, effectively ending the world cup for him.

Brazil needs at least a draw against Cameroon to guarantee a berth in the round of 16.

Olivier Giroud and Karim Benzema each scored one goal and created another as rampant France blew Switzerland away 5-2.

Messi may not be deciding Argentina's team tactics but his criticism is crucial and welcome, coach Alejandro Sabella said on Friday.

Spain's early exit from the World Cup has left striker Diego Costa pondering a move from Atletico Madrid to Chelsea.

After beating Portugal 4-0,Germany are wary of another letdown against Ghana at Fortaleza.

When Ecuador and Honduras meet at the Arena da Baixada, they will play in the knowledge that defeat will end all hope of qualifying for the knockout stages of the World Cup.

Uruguay will be desperate to have Suarez back in the must-win encounter against England, while Greece and Japan play a must-win game.

The atmosphere in France's World Cup squad is so far removed from the shambles of four years ago that Patrice Evra jokes it's almost too good to be true.

The Uruguay federation says Lugano's left knee strain has intensified in recent day, preventing "normal sporting performance."

Three wrestlers moved the Delhi High Court seeking derecognition of Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) alleging violation of sports code.

Suarez said he felt "100 percent" recovered from knee treatment and was ready to face England in Thursday's Group D showdown in Sao Paulo if called upon.