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With the likes of Mikel and Moses in the squad, Nigeria are at second place behind Argentina. After a 0-0 draw with Iran, Nigeria played better in a 1-0 victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina.

Mexico beat Croatia 3-1 to finish second in Group A and qualify for Round of 16 where they will face the Netherlands.

Defending champion Spain salvaged some World Cup pride on Monday with a convincing 3-0 victory over Australia in their last match at the tournament.

Coach Alberto Zaccheroni must urgently find a way to unlock Japan's attacking potential against already-qualified Colombia on Tuesday.

While the Costa Rican FA president Eduardo Li said that he will demand for more clarifications on this matter.

Jurgen Klinsmann believes that Portugal are now more dangerous after their 0-4 loss to Germany in the opening game of Group G of the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

Maradona has slammed FIFA after seven Costa Rican players were dope-tested after upsetting Italy in their Group D encounter.

Daniele De Rossi has a leg injury and is highly unlikely to play in the World Cup Group D showdown against Uruguay on Tuesday, the Azzurri's team doctor said on Saturday.

The 36-year-old Klose made it 2-2 for Germany in the 71st minute for his 15th career World Cup goal, equaling the mark set by former Brazil striker Ronaldo.

Messi scored a superb goal in stoppage time to give Argentina a 1-0 victory over Iran and secure his team's place in the second round of the World Cup.

Hodgson will keep his post till the 2016 European Championship in France.

Argentina will be looking to seal their place in the knockout stages of the World Cup with a match to spare when Lionel Messi and his teammates face Iran.

Costa Rica followed up their surprise win over Uruguay with another World Cup stunner, beating Italy 1-0 to secure a spot in the next round.

After smashing Cameroon in their last match, Croatian Striker Olic exuded confidence about winning their next clash against Mexico.

Having already bettered his last World Cup with a nerve-easing first goal in Argentina's opener, Messi should lead his countrymen to an easy win against Iran.

Brazil failed to win for the first time in 11 games with their own lacklustre midfield as much to blame for the 0-0 draw with Mexico as the inspired goalkeeping performance of Ochoa.