With the first round of the 2014 World Cup in progress, Latin Post.com brings soccer fans a list of the best first-round games ever played in knockout round World Cup history.
France will look to move one step closer to winning the 2014 World Cup title when they take on African champions Nigeria in the last-16 on Monday at the Nacional in Brazil.
Derrick Rose declared that he will be ready to play when the Chicago Bulls begin their campaign next season, but the superstar point guard is still unsure whether or not he will play for USA in the upcoming FIBA Basketball World Cup.
Arjen Robben of the Netherlands celebrates after winning their 2014 World Cup round of 16 game against Mexico at the Castelao arena in Fortaleza June 29, 2014. REUTERS/Dominic Ebenbichler Jun 29 2014
Germany's national soccer coach Joachim Loew looks on his watch during a training session at the Beira-Rio stadium in Porto Alegre, June 29, 2014. REUTERS/Henry Romero Jun 29 2014
Mexico's Giovani Dos Santos, Alan Pulido and Javier Hernandez (L-R) react after losing their 2014 World Cup round of 16 game against the Netherlands at the Castelao arena in Fortaleza June 29, 2014. REUTERS/Dominic Ebenbichler Jun 29 2014
Belgium's Romelu Lukaku reacts after missing to a chance to score 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 29 2014
Greece's goalkeeper Orestis Karnezis (R) and Costa Rica's goalkeeper Keilor Navas prepare before the penalty shootout in their 2014 World Cup round of 16 game at the Pernambuco arena in Recife June 29, 2014. REUTERS/Tony Gentile Jun 29 2014
Algeria's national soccer team coach Vahid Halilhodzic arrives for a news conference at the Beira-Rio stadium in Porto Alegre June 29, 2014. REUTERS/Henry Romero Jun 29 2014
Costa Rica's Keilor Navas (front) makes a save in front of teammate Giancarlo Gonzalez (3) and Greece's Konstantinos Mitroglou during their 2014 World Cup round of 16 game at the Pernambuco arena in Recife June 29, 2014. REUTERS/Ruben Sprich Jun 29 2014
Arjen Robben of the Netherlands celebrates after winning their 2014 World Cup round of 16 game against Mexico at the Castelao arena in Fortaleza June 29, 2014. REUTERS/Dominic Ebenbichler Jun 29 2014
Costa Rica's Joel Campbell fights for the ball with Greece's Andreas Samaris during their 2014 World Cup round of 16 game at the Pernambuco arena in Recife June 29, 2014. REUTERS/Ruben Sprich Jun 29 2014
Greece's coach Fernando Santos gestures in front of fourth official Nawaf Shukralla of Bahrain during their 2014 World Cup round of 16 game against Costa Rica at the Pernambuco arena in Recife June 29, 2014. REUTERS/Tony Gentile
Costa Rica's Michael Umana celebrates after scoring the decisive penalty during a penalty shootout in their 2014 World Cup round of 16 game against Greece at the Pernambuco arena in Recife June 29, 2014. REUTERS/Tony Gentile
Costa Rica's Yeltsin Tejeda (bottom) fouls Greece's Giorgos Karagounis during their 2014 World Cup round of 16 game at the Pernambuco arena in Recife June 29, 2014. REUTERS/Brian Snyder Jun 29 2014
Between the 15th and 16th picks in the 2014 National Basketball Association Draft, Baylor center Isaiah Austin was surprised with a ceremonial pick, even after he was diagnosed with career-ending Marfan syndrome days before the ceremony.
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
