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Vermaelen out, Kompany doubtful for Belgium

Belgium's Thomas Vermaelen (L) walks out of the field after he was injured during their 2014 World Cup Group H soccer match against Russia at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro June 22, 2014. REUTERS/Alessandro Garofalo Jun 30 2014

Klinsmann criticizes referee choice for Belgium clash

United States national soccer team head coach Jurgen Klinsmann smiles while answering a question during a news conference at the Pernambuco arena in Recife June 25, 2014. REUTERS/Brian Snyder Jun 30 2014

France coach Deschamps wants more of the same from Pogba

France's Paul Pogba celebrates scoring a goal against Nigeria during their 2014 World Cup round of 16 game at the Brasilia national stadium in Brasilia June 30, 2014. REUTERS/Jorge Silva Jun 30 2014

Retiring Switzerland coach not ready to quietly slip away

Switzerland's national soccer team coach Ottmar Hitzfeld looks on during a training session at the Corinthians arena in Sao Paulo, ahead of their 2014 World Cup Round of 16 match against Argentina, June 30, 2014. REUTERS/Paul Hanna Jun 30 2014

World Cup 2014: Germany vs. Algeria - What We Learned From Germans' 2-1 Win

Germany defeated Algeria 2-1 on Monday afternoon to setup a quarterfinals matchup with France next Friday. Here are some observations regarding the matchup.

Brazil's Rousseff slams naysayers on 'fantastic' World Cup

Brazil's President Dilma Rousseff gestures while speaking during the national convention of her Workers' Party (PT) in Brasilia June 21, 2014. REUTERS/Joedson Alves Jun 30 2014

Klinsmann tells U.S. to forget the future and win now

U.S. national soccer team coach Juergen Klinsmann (C) conducts a training session ahead of their 2014 World Cup round of 16 match against Belgium in Salvador, June 30, 2014. REUTERS/Michael Dalder Jun 30 2014

Disjointed Germany rely on fitness, brilliant Neuer

Germany's goalkeeper Manuel Neuer clears the ball from Algeria's Sofiane Feghouli during their 2014 World Cup round of 16 game at the Beira Rio stadium in Porto Alegre June 30, 2014. REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch Jun 30 2014

Injured Neymar should be fit for Colombia quarter-final

Brazil's Neymar celebrates after scoring in the penalty shoot out against Chile during their 2014 World Cup round of 16 game at the Mineirao stadium in Belo Horizonte June 28, 2014. REUTERS/Francois Xavier Marit/Pool Jun 30 2014

Loew says World Cup 'not a stroll in the park' after tight win

Germany's coach Joachim Loew (L) shakes hands with player Bastian Schweinsteiger as he leaves the field after sustaining an injury during extra time in their 2014 World Cup round of 16 game against Algeria at the Beira Rio stadium in Porto Alegre June 30, 2014. REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger Jun 30 2014

Algeria win admirers as they depart plucky losers

Germany's Andre Schuerrle (C) celebrates scoring a goal during extra time in their 2014 World Cup round of 16 game against Algeria at the Beira Rio stadium in Porto Alegre June 30, 2014. REUTERS/Darren Staples Jun 30 2014

Germany pushed to the limit by brave Algeria

Germany's Mesut Ozil celebrates scoring their second goal during extra time in their 2014 World Cup round of 16 game against Algeria at the Beira Rio stadium in Porto Alegre June 30, 2014. REUTERS/Darren Staples Jun 30 2014

Scoring touch deserts Algeria at wrong time

Algeria's Sofiane Feghouli and Madjid Bougherra react after their 2014 World Cup round of 16 game against Germany at the Beira Rio stadium in Porto Alegre June 30, 2014. REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger Jun 30 2014

Germany and France end African hopes, Suarez sorry

France's Paul Pogba (19) heads to score a goal against Nigeria during their 2014 World Cup round of 16 game at the Brasilia national stadium in Brasilia June 30, 2014. REUTERS/David Gray Jun 30 2014

World Cup 2014 -- France vs. Nigeria: Observations from Les Bleus' 2-0 Win in Round of 16 Matchup

France advanced to the quarterfinals at the World Cup for the first time since 2006 after defeating Nigeria 2-0 on Monday. Here are some observations from the round of 16 match.

Argentina vs. Switzerland: Five Things to Know Before Their World Cup Round of 16 Game

Argentina and Switzerland will play each other in the round of 16 for a chance to advance to the quarter-finals. Here's 5 things you need to know before the game begins.

2014 FIFA World Cup: Ranking the Top Goals of the Brazil Tournament So Far (Watch)

The 2014 World Cup has provided some memorable goals. Some of these goals eliminated a country, while others sent another country to the round of 16. Let's count down the best goals of the World Cup so far.

NBA Free Agents 2014 News & Rumors: Carmelo Anthony to Talk to Chicago Bulls First; Knicks Still Optimistic?

Carmelo Anthony will officially become a free agent on Tuesday and he is planning to talk with the Chicago Bulls first, ESPN reported on Monday.

WWE Raw Preview, Spoilers for June 30: Will Seth Rollins Cash in On New Champion John Cena?

Also, Rusev looks to maul someone after beating Big E at Money in the Bank, while Stardust and Goldust look for WWE tag team gold following WWE Money in the Bank 2014.

Jason Kidd Trade 2014: Nets Ship Coach to Milwaukee for Two Draft Picks; Kidd’s Power Play Draws Criticism

Jason Kidd has successfully forced his way out of Brooklyn after the Nets agreed to “trade” him to the Milwaukee Bucks, multiple reports confirmed on Monday.