Neymar back to his best ahead of Mexico clash – Tite

Brazil head coach Tite believes Neymar has returned to his best form as the five-time champions prepare to take on Mexico in the last 16.

Osorio promises Mexico will attack Brazil

Mexico coach Juan Carlos Osorio described Brazil as ‘the best team in the world’ but insisted his side would not step back in Samara on Monday.

Highlights: Croatia vs Denmark

Croatia have been widely tipped as the tournaments dark horse’s but needed the heroics of goalkeeper Danijel Subasic in a penalty shoot out to beat Denmark after the game finished 1-1 after-extra-time.

Senegal cry foul over Japan tactics

The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) has called on Fifa to revise its fair play ruling which resulted in their World Cup exit on Thursday.

Iniesta bids Spain farewell

Andres Iniesta has confirmed his international retirement after Spain’s shock penalty shootout defeat to Russia resulted in their World Cup elimination.

Croatia down Denmark on penalties

Much-fancied Croatia needed penalties to advance at the expense of Denmark following their 1-1 draw at Nizhny Novgorod Stadium on Sunday.

Highlights: Russia vs Spain

Igor Akinfeev saved two penalties to send Russia into the quarter-finals and knock Spain out of the competition after their round-of-16 game finished 1-1 after extra time.

Russia knock out Spain on penalties

Igor Akinfeev was Russia’s hero after saving two penalties in a shootout to dump Spain out of the World Cup and book the hosts a place in the quarter-finals after a 1-1 draw in Moscow.

Modric vs Eriksen has Denmark boss excited

Denmark boss Age Hareide is eagerly anticipating a battle between Christian Eriksen and Luka Modric when his side face Croatia on Sunday.

Hierro hoping to guide Spain past Russia

Fernando Hierro has a plan to combat Russia’s threat and end Spain’s miserable record against host nations at major tournaments.