Summary

  • Netherlands face Mexico in Fortaleza at 17:00 BST

  • Costa Rica play Greece in Recife at 21:00 BST

  • Bernstein: Government should lead football reform

  • Brazil and Colombia reach last eight

  • GET INVOLVED: Will there be a new name on the World Cup?

  1. What's the greatest World Cup goal - and why?published at 09:57 British Summer Time 29 June 2014

    Archie Gemmill's goal against Netherlands in 1978Image source, Getty Images

    Murray Constable via text: Archie Gemmill's invididual goal for Scotland against the Netherlands must be up there. It was a great bit of skill to get past the Dutch defence before placing the ball into the corner of the net.

    Archie's goal at the 1978 World Cup is certainly memorable. In fact, it's one of those that gets better with every viewing so let's use this as excuse to watch it again.

  2. Webb of intriguepublished at 09:55 British Summer Time 29 June 2014

    Robbie Savage
    BBC Radio 5 live

    Howard Webb books Brazil forward HulkImage source, Getty Images

    "I felt that Howard Webb got the handball decision with Hulk in Brazil's match with Chile absolutely spot on yesterday.

    "It is a great decision but I don't see how Webb could see it from his position. He's got the decision right but he can't see it. He got lucky!"

  3. Fan-tasticpublished at 09:49 British Summer Time 29 June 2014

    Kevin Kilbane
    BBC Radio 5 live

    Belo HorizonteImage source, Kevin Kilbane

    A great atmosphere, external in the fan park in Belo Horizonte yesterday as Brazil edged to victory over Chile.

  4. Brazil hails Cesarpublished at 09:47 British Summer Time 29 June 2014

    Julio Cesar saves a penalty from Mauricio PinillaImage source, Getty Images

    South American football expert Tim Vickery: "There's no job in sport with the pressure of being a goalkeeper for Brazil during a World Cup.

    "Often you don't have much to do for long periods but then you have to come up good. Julio Cesar made a vital mistake in 2010 but he came up trumps against Chile."

  5. Get involvedpublished at 09:26 British Summer Time 29 June 2014

    Lucas via text: Neymar deserves all the recognition he is getting but there is too much pressure on his shoulders. Teams target him to try and injure him and he will take too many kicks and blows to his body. He cannot take Brazil all the way poster boy or not.

  6. Neymar out?published at 09:25 British Summer Time 29 June 2014

    NeymarImage source, Getty Images

    BBC News Rio correspondent Wyre Davies:, external "Brazil's media is quoting coach Luiz Felipe Scolari saying that Neymar may be an injury doubt for the quarter-final against Colombia."

  7. Effortless style from Rodriguezpublished at 09:07 British Summer Time 29 June 2014

    Phil McNulty
    BBC chief football writer in Brazil

    Colombia's James RodriguezImage source, Getty Images

    "James Rodriguez could easily pass for Cristiano Ronaldo's younger brother. He is clean-cut, respectful and was quietly spoken as he dealt with Colombia's adulation after the game.

    "In the absence of the great goalscorer Radamel Falcao, cruelly deprived of this World Cup by injury, Rodriguez was left with a burden he has so far carried with ease."

  8. What's the greatest World Cup goal - and why?published at 09:07 British Summer Time 29 June 2014

    Michael OwenImage source, Getty Images

    Jimmy Wright:, external Michael Owen vs Argentina 1998 is my favourite World Cup goal. The touch to take it down, the weaving run and cool finish. Magic.

    Ryan Torrance:, external Without a doubt it has to Giovanni van Bronckhorst's goal in 2010 against Uruguay.

    Dean Wainwright:, external All this talk of great world cup goals lets not forget Michael Owen's solo goal against Argentina at France 98.

  9. Rodriguez is a World Cup star - Bonnerpublished at 08:54 British Summer Time 29 June 2014

    BBC Radio 5 live
    World Cup breakfast

    Pat BonnerImage source, Getty Images

    Former Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Pat Bonner, who played at the 1990 and 1994 World Cups, on the wonder of Colombia's James Rodriguez:

    "James Rodriguez is only young, but wow. Not just in this match, but in other games at this tournament, he's played exceptionally well.

    "He's got great movement, he finds space, he's got great vision and technical skill. To be able to do what he did last night for his first goal was unbelievable. But it sums up what we look for in the World Cup, and he is one of the stars."

  10. England fan has piece of ear bitten offpublished at 08:44 British Summer Time 29 June 2014

    An England football supporter had a piece of his ear bitten off by another England fan at the World Cup in Brazil, BBC News reports.

    The assault happened during England's match against Uruguay in Sao Paulo on 19 June, British police deployed to the tournament have said.

    Local officers started an investigation after the fan made a complaint but the assailant has not been identified.

    Confirmation of the incident came after radio pundit Stan Collymore tweeted he had seen footage of a "fan attacked".

  11. Any hope of Rodriguez moving to the Premier League?published at 08:41 British Summer Time 29 June 2014

    BBC Radio 5 live
    World Cup breakfast

    What chance one of Europe's giants, including a Premier League club, prising James Rodriguez away from Monaco? Very little at the moment, according to former Monaco chief executive Tor-Kristian Karlsen, speaking to BBC Radio 5 live:

    "There were one or two raised eyebrows when Monaco paid so much money for him, but it's turning out to be a pretty good deal. I'd say he's approaching the level of Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Luis Suarez. Monaco are under no financial pressure to sell, and from what I've heard from him, he's happy there. I imagine he will stay there for at least another season."

  12. What's the greatest World Cup goal - and why?published at 08:30 British Summer Time 29 June 2014

    Marco TardelliImage source, AFP

    Derek in Writtle: Marco Tardelli in the 1982 Final is the best goal ever in anything. Critical moment of the biggest match of all, great move, great finish, and the greatest, most honest, spontaneous celebration ever seen. Finish the vote now because nobody will think of anything better than that!

    And here's a video clip of Tardelli's goal, and memorable celebration, against Germany in 1982 in case you have forgotten it.

  13. What's on today?published at 08:21 British Summer Time 29 June 2014

    Louis van Gaal and Robin van PersieImage source, Getty Images

    All eyes will be on Louis van Gaal's Netherlands as they look to fly the flag for Europe in the knockout stage when they take on Mexico in Fortaleza at 17:00 BST with commentary available on BBC Radio 5 live.

    You can also tune into 5 live for coverage of surprise outfit Costa Rica in Recife at 21:00 BST as they look to reach the quarter-finals of the tournament for the first time against Greece.

    Television highlights of both of today's games will be shown at 01:05 on BBC One in the early hours of Monday.

    And of course wherever you are in the world, you can follow live text commentary of both matches right here on the BBC Sport website.

  14. What's the greatest ever World Cup goal - and why?published at 08:18 British Summer Time 29 June 2014

    Gio van BronckhorstImage source, Getty Images

    Dauda Olawale:, external Gio van Bronckhorst's thunderous goal for Netherlands against Uruguay in 2010. Unstoppable shot.

    Arron Smith:, external Carlos Alberto's goal in the 1970 final was the best goal but my favourite goal was Michael Owen's versus Argentina. Wow!

    Sheikh Raheel:, external Dennis Bergkamp's against Argentina 1998 was pretty special. Great technique.

  15. Rodriguez wonder volleypublished at 08:05 British Summer Time 29 June 2014

    Gary Lineker
    BBC Sport

    "It was quite an astonishing goal from James Rodriguez. Goal of the tournament so far. Rodriguez now has five goals, which was the winning total for the golden boot four years ago. Won't be enough at this World Cup."

  16. Get involvedpublished at 07:58 British Summer Time 29 June 2014

    James RodriguezImage source, Getty Images

    Colombia's James Rodriguez's stunning volley against Uruguay could well end up being the goal of tournament.

    Although Tim Cahill's effort for Australia against Netherlands and Robin van Persie's spectacular header for the Dutch in their 5-1 thrashing of Spain must be up there as well.

    Rodriguez's goal also got us wondering where it would rank among the greatest World Cup goals of all time. Is it better than Diego Maradona's individual effort for Argentina against England in 1986? Up there with Carlos Alberto's superb strike for Brazil against Italy in the 1970 final?

    So we want to know: What is the best World Cup goal of all time - and why? Don't just give us your favourite goal - we know you can do better than that. We want a reason why a particular goal stands out as well, please.

    #bbcworldcup, external on Twitter, 81111 on text and the BBC Sport Facebook page., external

  17. "Goooooooooooooooooooooool!"published at 07:51 British Summer Time 29 June 2014

    BBC Radio 5 live
    World Cup breakfast

    James Rodriguez scoresImage source, Getty Images

    "Goooooooooooooooooooooool!"

    James Rodriguez's stunning opening goal last night was greeted by a Colombian radio commentator in just the kind of measured, understated way you'd expect.

    Would make a good mobile ring tone, actually.

  18. The joy is Colombia'spublished at 07:46 British Summer Time 29 June 2014

    James RodriguezImage source, Getty Images

    A tweet from the man himself - James Rodriguez:, external "La alegria es de Colombia, la gloria es de Dios."

    If your Spanish isn't so hot, that translates as: "The joy is Colombia's, the glory is God's."

  19. Valderrama's natural heir?published at 07:39 British Summer Time 29 June 2014

    Phil McNulty
    BBC chief football writer in Brazil

    Former Colombia forward Carlos ValderramaImage source, Getty Images

    "If James Rodriguez had hinted at his potential greatness with goals against Greece, Ivory Coast and Japan in the group stage, this was the moment he joined those other perfect 10s in the World Cup - Messi and Neymar.

    "He had a Colombian legend to live up to when he took on the mantle of the number 10 - the flamboyant Carlos 'El Pibe' Valderrama, he of the wild hair and glorious talent. No matter. 'El Nueve Pibe' - 'The New Kid' - had arrived."

  20. World class Rodriguezpublished at 07:30 British Summer Time 29 June 2014

    Colombia's James RodriguezImage source, Getty Images

    Former England defender and BBC Sport pundit Phil Neville reckons James Rodriguez's spectacular volley for Colombia against Uruguay is the best goal he's seen at the World Cup so far.

    "James Rodriguez's goal is world class - the best of the tournament," Neville says.

    "The look over the shoulder tells him he has time to turn. Paul Scholes and Xavi can do that, they have time to take in their surroundings. That awareness sets the best players apart.

    "He's announced himself on the world stage. What I like about him is that he's always on the move and looking for space.

    "He looks like the complete player. Tim Cahill is my best friend in football but I sway towards James Rodriguez for goal of the tournament."