Summary

  • Watch again via highlights tab

  • Dutch stage dramatic late rally to win

  • Dutch face Costa Rica/Greece in quarters

  • First World Cup cooling breaks taken

  1. Postpublished at 16:50 British Summer Time 29 June 2014

    Let's think 'Stars of the 2014 World Cup' for a moment. Neymar? Great shout. James Rodriguez? Definitely.

    Miguel HerreraImage source, Getty Images

    But what about Mexico boss Miguel Herrera? The colourful 46-year-old has become the new darling of the internet over the past couple of weeks.

    Netherlands v MexicoImage source, AP

    Wild celebrations, manic facial expressions, photo-bombing his players. And just to top all that off, he has even starred in a music video for a Mexican ska band. True story., external

    Miguel herreraImage source, Twitter

    A win tonight and he might end up skanking the night away in celebration.

  2. Postpublished at 16:47 British Summer Time 29 June 2014

    Dirk Kuyt
  3. Postpublished at 16:46 British Summer Time 29 June 2014

    Former Scotland international Pat Nevin
    BBC Radio 5 live

    "Both teams are fantastic at breaking but sometimes if you get two teams like that playing each other, then you get a stalemate. However, Fifa is suggesting Dirk Kuyt will play a little further forward on the left, meaning they have attacking players such as Kuyt, Arjen Robben, Robin van Persie and Wesley Sneijder if they break forward. That may well mean that Netherlands are the team who will do more of the attacking."

  4. Postpublished at 16:45 British Summer Time 29 June 2014

    Ben Smith
    BBC Sport in Fortaleza

    "It is a day of landmarks for the Dutch. We know that Dirk Kuyt becomes only the seventh Netherlands player to pass 100 caps today, but Wesley Sneijder plays his 15th World Cup match for his country, more than any other, and Robin van Persie plays his 14th. The players have just finished their 'warm-ups', although everyone in this stadium is plenty warm enough."

  5. Ton up for Kuytpublished at 16:44 British Summer Time 29 June 2014

    Dirk KuytImage source, Reuters

    Put your hands up for Dirk Kuyt! This game has extra significance for ex-Liverpool man Kuyt as he wins his 100th Netherlands cap today.

    He made his international debut back in September 2004 against Liechtenstein and has been a regular fixture in the squad ever since.

    Kuyt is playing at his third World Cup, and was also in the Netherlands squad for Euro 2008 and 2012. He is bidding for goal number 25 for the Oranje today - which could be a tougher-than-expected task. Kuyt is likely to line up at left wing-back.

  6. Mexico's path to the last 16published at 16:44 British Summer Time 29 June 2014

    23 June: Croatia 1-3 Mexico

    And they booked a last-16 spot with a late flurry of goals against Croatia - which sent the Europeans home. Rafael Marquez headed in before Andres Guardado drove in a shot and Javier Hernandez nodded home to put them 3-0 up.

  7. Mexico's path to the last-16published at 16:43 British Summer Time 29 June 2014

    17 June: Brazil 0-0 Mexico

    OchoaImage source, Getty Images

    Mexico edged closer to the knockout stage by holding Brazil to a goalless draw. Goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa produced an outstanding display to frustrate the host nation.

  8. Mexico's path to the last-16published at 16:42 British Summer Time 29 June 2014

    13 June: Mexico 1-0 Cameroon

    PeraltaImage source, Reuters

    The North Americans made a perfect start to their Group A campaign - eventually. After seeing two goals controversially wiped out, they finally edged past Cameroon through forward Oribe Peralta's strike.

  9. Text us on 81111published at 16:41 British Summer Time 29 June 2014

    John Bridget: Expecting a comfortable Netherlands victory. Arjen Robben to strike first, he's been the best player so far at the World Cup. A joy to watch.

  10. Join the debate at #bbcworldcuppublished at 16:41 British Summer Time 29 June 2014

    We've been asking who has been your favourite player of the World Cup so far, and which player you would like your team to sign.

    Ollie Smith:, external After watching Colombia last night I'd love to see Spurs sign Juan Cuadrado! Tricky, quick and fearless! Defenders would hate him!

  11. Dutch path to the last 16published at 16:40 British Summer Time 29 June 2014

    23 June: Netherlands 2-0 Chile

    And the Dutch clinched top spot in Group B after goals from Leroy Fer and Memphis Depay condemned Chile to the runners-up spot.

  12. Dutch path to the last 16published at 16:40 British Summer Time 29 June 2014

    18 June: Australia 2-3 Netherlands

    Australia v NetherlandsImage source, Getty Images

    They secured a last-16 place after Memphis Depay's second-half winner saw off a plucky Australia side. Arjen Robben put the Dutch ahead, but Tim Cahill equalised with a stunning volley and Mile Jedinak's swung the game in Australia's favour. But Robin van Persie lashed home to level before Depay eliminated the Socceroos.

  13. Dutch path to the last 16published at 16:39 British Summer Time 29 June 2014

    13 June: Spain 1-5 Netherlands

    Netherlands v MexicoImage source, AP

    The Dutch stunned the world with a sensational second-half performance to annihilate reigning champions Spain. After Spain opened the scoring through Xabi Alonso's penalty, Robin van Persie equalised with a diving header just before half-time. But Arjen Robben's brace, Stefan de Vrij and another Van Persie goal sealed the thumping win.

  14. Postpublished at 16:36 British Summer Time 29 June 2014

    Ben Smith
    BBC Sport in Fortaleza

    "While we await the match, here is a bit of history for the day. The Dutch have a long association with Fortaleza. In fact they gave the city its name. Some 360 years ago, they attempted to colonise it but could only cling on for 30 years before being overthrown. In that time they did build Fort Schoonenburg, the structure which gives this part of Brazil its name. If you walk along the beachfront you will see more than a few bars called "O Holandes Voador" (The Flying Dutchman)."

  15. Text us on 81111published at 16:35 British Summer Time 29 June 2014

    Andy Darnes: I think Mexico have a chance this year. The three at the back with wing backs is giving the big teams trouble, and with someone like Rafael Marquez at the back they're hard to break down. They also have quality players such as Giovani Dos Santos, Javier Hernandez, Oribe Peralta and Andres Guardado looking to prove themselves on the world stage, and they're doing a good job so far!

  16. Where are we?published at 16:34 British Summer Time 29 June 2014

    Estadio Castelao, Fortaleza

    FortalezaImage source, Reuters

    Capacity: 58,000

    Opened: 1973 (reopened in January 2013).

    Altitude: Sea level.

    Climate: Daily temperatures peak at around 30C throughout the year, although the city sometimes benefits from a sea breeze. Occasional rain showers are not uncommon in June.

    Where is it?: A 'fortress' port on the north-east coast of Brazil, it has 16 miles of beaches.

    Fixtures: 14 June, Uruguay v Costa Rica, 20:00; 17 June, Brazil v Mexico, 20:00; 21 June, Germany v Ghana, 20:00 24 June, Greece v Ivory Coast, 21:00; 29 June, Second-round, Winner Group B v Runner-up Group A, 17:00; 4 July, Quarter-final, Winner Second-round 1 v Winner Second-round 2, 21:00.

    Background: The renovation of the Estadio Castelao was completed on time and within budget, making the stadium the first World Cup venue to be declared ready. Work began in March 2011, and cost 518m reais (approximately £167m).

    The city of Fortaleza sits on Brazil's north-east coast, and is a popular tourist destination because of its beaches. The new Castelao aims to minimise the impact of the heat on players and spectators.

  17. The heat is onpublished at 16:32 British Summer Time 29 June 2014

    While Louis van Gaal worries about wilting in the Fortaleza heat, Mexican counterpart Miguel Herrera is hoping the conditions can favour his side.

    "The heat and humidity affects both teams but we might adapt better because we play in the same conditions at some places in Mexico," he says.

    Both sets of players are glugging down the water as they 'warm up' on the Fortaleza pitch. Mexico striker Giovani Dos Santos is already drenched in sweat, which means Ron Vlaar will probably be looking like he's just stepped out of the shower.

  18. The heat is onpublished at 16:29 British Summer Time 29 June 2014

    Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal says he hopes Fifa will allow drinks breaks during Sunday's last-16 clash against Mexico in Fortaleza's hot and humid Arena Castelao.

    Tests the Dutch conducted before the tournament show some players lose up to four litres of fluid during a match.

    "Can you imagine that?" said Van Gaal. "That has to be replenished because otherwise you start hallucinating. "Drinks will be along the sidelines if Fifa doesn't take care of it."

  19. Postpublished at 16:28 British Summer Time 29 June 2014

    Former Tottenham striker Garth Crooks
    BBC Radio 5 live

    "I saw Netherlands against Chile and I thought the Dutch handled them brilliantly. They played a type of football which is rather alien to them. They waited and waited and picked their moments. Normally their game is very free-flowing. Attacking-wise they were brilliant against Chile and I will be very interested to see how they do today tactically."