After a snoozer of a morning knockout game, our regularly scheduled World Cup madness returned in the afternoon. Such a snoozefest seems unlikely today, with two of the pre-tourament favorites taking on two exciting darkhorses, when Brazil take on Mexico and Belgium take on Japan.
In today’s marquee matchup, perennial favorites Brazil taking on a very exciting Mexico team. Mexico looked great in their first two games, but a defensive breakdown left them needing South Korea to beat Germany in order to ensure their passage into the Round of 16.