WORLD SOCCER (FIFA WORLD CUP): Brazil and Belgium won their Round of 16 encounters on Monday in order to set-up a match between the two teams in the quarter-finals. Goals from Neymar and Roberto Firmino saw Brazil defeat Mexico 2-0. Belgium were down by two goals in the second half to Japan, however the Red Devils avoided the shock by scoring three times in the last twenty minutes to secure a massive come-from-behind victory.
WORLD SOCCER (FIFA WORLD CUP): Senegal exited the 2018 World Cup in a way no other side ever has in Day 15 action. The African side, 1-0 losers to Colombia in their Group Stage finale, lost out on progression to the last 16 to Japan due an inferior ‘fair play’ record. In a World Cup first, Senegal went out due to the fact that they had amassed six yellow cards in the Group H play compared to four for Japan. Elsewhere, Japan lost to Poland 1-0, but scraped through to the Round of 16. In Group G, Belgium defeated England for top spot in the group, while Tunisia picked up three points with a 2-1 over Panama.
WORLD SOCCER (FIFA WORLD CUP): Day 11 of the 2018 FIFA World Cup had it all from goals, big wins, as well as one superb match. England flexed their muscles with a 6-1 rout of Panama on the back of a Harry Kane hat-trick and unlikely brace from John Stones. Colombia rekindled their hopes of progression to the Round of 16 with a 3-0 thumping of Poland. Finally, Japan and Senegal played a wildly entertaining 2-2 draw.
WORLD SOCCER (FIFA WORLD CUP): On a day that bore witness to more own goals and set-piece strikes, the hosts took a massive step to advancing to the knockout rounds. Russia continued their fine tournament in Day 6 action by rolling past Egypt 3-1. Elsewhere, there were surprises in Group G as Japan overcame Colombia 2-1 and Senegal slipped past Poland by the same score.
