Mexico and the Netherlands open up the 2014 FIFA World Cup knockout round weekend against one another. Latinpost.com compares these two countries on and off the field.
Mexico and the Netherlands meet in a knockout round game for the chance to advance to play in the quarter-finals. Latin Post.com breaks down these teams and previews the game to see who has the advantage.
Chile's Gonzalo Jara takes a shot during a penalty shootout against Brazil, which missed and hit the goal post, in their 2014 World Cup round of 16 game at the Mineirao stadium in Belo Horizonte June 28, 2014. REUTERS/Peter Jebautzke Jun 28 2014
Brazil's Neymar (L) is congratulated by coach Luiz Felipe Scolari after they won their penalty shootout against Chile in their 2014 World Cup round of 16 game at the Mineirao stadium in Belo Horizonte June 28, 2014. REUTERS/Toru Hanai Jun 28 2014
Mexico's national soccer player Carlos Salcido warms up during a training session at the Rei Pele training center in Santos city June 25, 2014. REUTERS/Nacho Doce Jun 28 2014
Germany's national soccer team coach Joachim Loew addresses a news conference in the village of Santo Andre north of Porto Seguro June 28, 2014. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann Jun 28 2014
Colombia's James Rodriguez celebrates after scoring his second goal during the 2014 World Cup round of 16 game between Colombia and Uruguay at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro June 28, 2014. REUTERS/Sergio Moraes Jun 28 2014
Brazil's goalkeeper Julio Cesar dives as the decisive penalty shot by Chile's Gonzalo Jara hits the goalpost in the penalty shootout during their 2014 World Cup round of 16 game at the Mineirao stadium in Belo Horizonte REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger Jun 28 2014
Uruguay's goalkeeper Fernando Muslera (C) and his teammates react after Colombia's James Rodriguez (not pictured) scored a second goal during their 2014 World Cup round of 16 game at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro June 28, 2014. REUTERS/Michael Dalder Jun 28 2014
Colombia's head coach Jose Pekerman listens to a question during a news conference in Rio de Janeiro June 27, 2014. Colombia will play against Uruguay on June 28. REUTERS/Sergio Moraes Jun 28 2014
U.S. national soccer team coach Juergen Klinsmann (4th L) talks to his team during a training session at the team's training center in Sao Paulo, June 28, 2014. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado Jun 28 2014
Greece's national soccer team head coach Fernando Santos listens to a question at a news conference at the Pernambuco arena in Recife, June 28, 2014. REUTERS/Brian Snyder Jun 28 2014
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With the field narrowed down to just 16 teams, Colombia and Uruguay will face off in a heated rivalry with a chance to advance to the quarter finals. Let's preview this matchup and see which team has the advantage.
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Brazil and Chile have both played great so far. These two proud soccer nations will be facing one another in the second consecutive World Cup elimination round. The winner will advance to the quarterfinals. See who has the edge.
