Summary

  • Rolling World Cup news and England camp latest

  • Netherlands aim to secure last-16 spot later today

  • 2014-15 first day: Newcastle v Man City, Burnley v Chelsea

  • Nothing for England to fear against Uruguay - Lineker

  • GET INVOLVED: Who has impressed and who has disappointed?

  1. Postpublished at 16:03 British Summer Time 18 June 2014

    Right then, it is time to bring this World Cup Sportsday to a close for today, because build-up is under way for the Netherlands' game against Australia - their second matches in Group B.

    The team news has been announced and you can find out if Dutch boss Louis van Gaal makes any changes from the side which beat Spain 5-1 last time out by heading over to our separate football live text commentary, with audio commentary on BBC Radio 5 live from 17:00 BST.

    Cheerio.

  2. Ride through Riopublished at 15:52 British Summer Time 18 June 2014

    Rio

    It's not all about the beaches.

    Get an insight into the real Rio de Janeiro in a short video titled "Brazil's Soccer Cities" as BBC Brasil takes an adrenaline fuelled bike ride through one of the favelas.

  3. Postpublished at 15:44 British Summer Time 18 June 2014

    Jason MohammadImage source, Jason Mohammad

    BBC Sport presenter Jason Mohammad on Twitter:, external "Sitting in airport and spotted this chap. Amazingly, we were looking for a right back for our BBC beach football team! It's Cafu by the way."

  4. Postpublished at 15:35 British Summer Time 18 June 2014

    lOUIS VAN gAALImage source, Getty Images

    Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal complains about the view he gets from the dugout at the stadium where his side play Australia later today.

    The Dutch play their second 2014 Fifa World Cup match at the Estadio Beira-Rio in Port Alegre at 17:00 BST.

    Van Gaal says he has "no view" because of a TV camera in front of the dugout, which is also too low. Football's world governing body Fifa said it was looking into "adjusting the current position of the camera".

  5. Get involvedpublished at 15:24 British Summer Time 18 June 2014

    Andrew: Holland have obviously impressed, and I'm looking forward to seeing the Dutch in action again this evening. If they play in the same way as they did against Spain, then Australia could be in real bother. Robben and Van Persie were the standout performers so far.

  6. Postpublished at 15:18 British Summer Time 18 June 2014

    Japanese referee Yuichi Nishimura receives his next World Cup assignment after a controversial opening match, as fourth official for the game between Honduras and Ecuador on Friday.

    Nishimura was the referee for Brazil's game against Croatia, and awarded a contentious penalty to Brazil which proved the turning point of their 3-1 win in Sao Paulo.

    Croatia coach Niko Kovac said his side should "give up and go home" in reference to the penalty decision.

  7. Postpublished at 15:15 British Summer Time 18 June 2014

    NetherlandsImage source, EPA

    It is just under two hours until the Netherlands kick off their second Group B game against Australia. The fans, understandably, are in great spirits, with their side capable of sealing their place in the knockout stage with a win tonight.

    Live coverage of the match will be on BBC Radio 5 live, with text commentary online from 16:00 BST.

  8. Lawro predictspublished at 15:08 British Summer Time 18 June 2014

    BBC Sport's football expert Mark Lawrenson has predicted the outcome for the second round of group games at the World Cup and for tonight's games he is going for 2-0 wins for Netherlands and Spain over Australia and Chile respectively.

    "The only thing for Netherlands to watch out for is complacency. Yes, they had an outstanding win over Spain but they cannot just turn up and think they will win comfortably - they have to apply themselves as well," says Lawro.

    "I also expect Spain to win. Chile beat Australia but that is the game in this group that the other three teams will be expecting to win."

    Read all of Lawro's predications for the second round of group games in his column.

  9. Chile in the World Cuppublished at 15:05 British Summer Time 18 June 2014

    Chile have only made it past the first round / group phase of the World Cup on three occasions, although they did finish third when the tournament was staged in their country in 1962.

    More recently, they reached the last 16 in both 1998 and 2010, but lost to Brazil in both competitions.

    Spain v ChileImage source, AFP

    In 2010, Spain and Chile were again in the same group, with Spain claiming a 2-1 victory on their way to winning the tournament.

  10. Postpublished at 14:57 British Summer Time 18 June 2014

    Chile fans in Rio

    BBC World Service reporter Seth Bennett in Rio: "Confident Chile fans everywhere you turn here in Rio. A convoy of 800 cars are expected to arrive from Chile later this afternoon ahead of their game against Spain at the Maracana. So massive support for Chile will be swelled by every Brazilian I have spoken to who say they want Spain to lose."

  11. Spain in the World Cuppublished at 14:56 British Summer Time 18 June 2014

    Before four years ago, Spain had a reputation for being under-achievers on global football's biggest stage. Their best performance had been when they finished fourth in 1950, and they had also lost four times in the quarter-finals - in 1934, 1986, 1994 and 2002.

    Spain World CupImage source, Getty Images

    However, they won the European Championship in 2008 and then followed that up by winning the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.

    Midfielder Andres Iniesta scored the only goal in the final as they beat Netherlands 1-0 with only four minutes of extra-time remaining before the match would have gone to penalties.

  12. Postpublished at 14:47 British Summer Time 18 June 2014

    Spain coach Vicente Del Bosque has to decide whether or not to drop Iker Casillas and play Pepe Reina in goal. Fellow goalkeeper David De Gea has a buttock muscle injury, while Pedro and Javi Martinez could come into the starting line-up.

    Chile's key midfielder Arturo Vidal came through an hour of the 3-1 win over Australia unscathed on his first start since undergoing knee surgery in May. Charles Aranguiz is one booking away from a ban.

    Live coverage of the match is on BBC One from 19:30 BST, with live commentary on BBC Radio 5 live.

  13. Postpublished at 14:43 British Summer Time 18 June 2014

    Australia's ex-Everton midfielder Tim Cahill writes on Instagram:, external Playing one of the world's best teams today. This is why I play football. We will embrace the challenge for our country. #fearless

    Live commentary of the match will be on BBC Radio 5 live.

  14. Netherlands in the World Cuppublished at 14:35 British Summer Time 18 June 2014

    Netherlands have a good claim of being the best side to have never won a World Cup.

    Netherlands v West GermanyImage source, Getty Images

    They have finished runners-up on three occasions - in 1974, 1978 and 2010 - and also lost in the semi-finals in 1998. In 1974, their side, which included legendary playmaker Johan Cruyff, lost 2-1 in the final against West Germany, despite taking a second-minute lead through Johan Neeskens's penalty.

    Playing what was dubbed Total Football, where every outfield player could play in a variety of positions, Netherlands also reached the final four years later, this time losing 3-1 after extra-time to hosts Argentina.

    The Dutch side's third final defeat came four years ago when Andres Iniesta's extra-time winner gave Spain a 1-0 victory.

  15. Postpublished at 14:29 British Summer Time 18 June 2014

    Netherlands midfielder Nigel de Jong says there is a "fantastic atmosphere" in the team after his side's 5-1 demolition of current World Cup holders Spain.

    However, De Jong urges his teammates not to get carried away as "they have won nothing yet." Australia's Matthew Leckie admits Holland's victory came as a surprise, but hopes his side can hurt them in their next fixture.

  16. Australia in the World Cuppublished at 14:23 British Summer Time 18 June 2014

    Australia have only ever won two out of their 11 games at World Cup finals.

    Their best run in the tournament came in 2006 when they reached the last 16. Their 3-1 group win against Japan (pictured) was their first at a World Cup.

    AustraliaImage source, Getty Images

    But Australia lost in the first knock-out phase when a controversial injury-time penalty from Francesco Totti gave Italy a 1-0 victory.

    Australia have also qualified on two further occasions - in 1974 and 2010 - but gone out in the group phase on both occasions.

  17. Question of Sport teaserpublished at 14:15 British Summer Time 18 June 2014

    Today's #QSTeaser from @QuestionofSport: Which six countries haven't conceded a goal yet at the @FIFAWorldCup in Brazil?

    The answers will be revealed later today.

  18. Get involvedpublished at 14:07 British Summer Time 18 June 2014

    Some more of the teams and individuals have impressed you during this World Cup. Remember, we are also asking for the sides and players who have disappointed and the reasons why.

    Thomas MullerImage source, AFP

    Alice Prince:, external Germany looked frightening against Portugal, and I won't be surprised if Thomas Muller gets the golden boot.

    Craig Graham:, external Costa Rica easily the biggest surprise and Portugal and Spain tied for the biggest disappointment.

  19. Neville backs Bainespublished at 14:05 British Summer Time 18 June 2014

    BBC Sport pundit Phil Neville backs Leighton Baines to perform well against Uruguay on Thursday and show why he is England's best left-back.

    "He is somebody I know well from our time together at Everton and I think he will grow into this tournament from now on - starting with him playing a key attacking role in Sao Paulo on Thursday," writes Neville.

  20. What the papers saypublished at 13:53 British Summer Time 18 June 2014

    MarcaImage source, Marca

    It is quite amazing to think that Spain's bid to stage a successful defence of the World Cup could come to a premature end tonight.

    Vicente Del Bosque's side are in action against Chile looking to recover from their 5-1 defeat to the Netherlands in their opening game, but they could be heading home considerably earlier than anticipated should they lose to Chile (20:00 BST) and the Netherlands avoid defeat to Australia (17:00 BST).

    For Marca, the message is clear, with the front page of the Spanish daily saying: "47 million Spaniards, 23 players, one manager. One mission. Win."