2014 WORLD CUP - DAY 18 - LAST SIXTEEN - GERMANY vs ALGERIA 2:1

LAST SIXTEEN
30th June 2014

Germany vs Algeria 2:1

30 Jun 2014
2014 WORLD CUP - GERMANY - KEY PLAYER - THOMAS MUELLER‬ - PROFILE

Müller's role can be described as an attacking all-rounder, a player able to play in a variety of forward positions. He can play in any of the attacking midfield roles but usually plays in the center for Bayern Munich, and on the right for Germany.

He has been used as an out-and-out striker on occasion. Müller has been praised for his maturity, pace, technique, awareness and positioning.

30 Jun 2014
2014 WORLD CUP - FRANCE - KEY PLAYER - ‪KARIM BENZEMA - PROFILE

He has been named French Player of the Year twice for his performances in 2011 and 2012. Benzema is a former French youth international and has represented his nation from under-17 level onwards. 

Benzema has earned over 65 caps and represented France at three major international tournaments; the 2008 and 2012 editions of the UEFA European Football Championship and the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

30 Jun 2014
2014 WORLD CUP - DAY 17 - LAST SIXTEEN - NETHERLANDS VS MEXICO 2:1

LAST SIXTEEN
29th June 2014

Netherlands vs Mexico 2:1

Lucky dutchmen!

29 Jun 2014
2014 WORLD CUP - DAY 17 - LAST SIXTEEN - COSTA RICA VS GREECE 5:4 - win on penalties

LAST SIXTEEN
29th June 2014

Costa Rica vs Greece 5:4

Costa Rica through on penalties.

29 Jun 2014
2014 WORLD CUP - MEXICO - KEY PLAYER - ‪Giovani dos Santos‬ - PROFILE

Giovani dos Santos‬ was born in Monterrey, Nuevo León, Giovani joined FC Barcelona's academy of La Masia at the age of eleven and played for Barcelona's Juvenil A category where he helped his team to make a comeback in the league and win the regional title. 

This title allowed them to participate in the Youth Copa del Rey, where they faced other regional champions, among them their historic arch-rivals, Real Madrid. 

29 Jun 2014
2014 WORLD CUP - NETHERLANDS - KEY PLAYER - ARJEN ROBBEN‬ - PROFILE

Arjen Robben 

Though often classified as a forward, he usually plays behind the forwards as a winger. Robben is known for his dribbling skills, speed, crossing ability and his accurate left foot long-range shots from the right wing.

29 Jun 2014
2014 WORLD CUP - DAY 16 - LAST SIXTEEN - BRAZIL VS CHILE 3:2 - advanced on penalties

LAST SIXTEEN
28th June 2014

Brazil vs Chile 3:2 

Hosts Brazil knock Chile out of the 2014 Fifa World Cup in the second round with a 3:2 win on penalties.

28 Jun 2014
2014 WORLD CUP - DAY 16 - LAST SIXTEEN - COLOMBIA VS URUGUAY - 2:0

LAST SIXTEEN
28th June 2014

Colombia vs Uruguay 2:0

James Rodriguez makes the difference! 

28 Jun 2014
2014 WORLD CUP - COLOMBIA - KEY PLAYER - James Rodríguez - PROFILE

James Rodríguez expressing his honor to be praised by his hero, 'El Pibe' Valderrama.

"Rodríguez is mentally sharp, possessing quick reactions when closed down which allows him to keep control of the ball and making him more likely to be fouled. While left footed, he's able to control the ball just as well with his right foot." 

(El Pibe' Valderrama)

28 Jun 2014

2026 World Cup - England - National-Team - Squad

England  Group L  Squad

Thomas Tuchel has named the 26 players who will have the honour of representing England at the FIFA World Cup 2026 in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

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The 26-man 2026 World Cup squad

Goalkeepers

Dean Henderson 
(Crystal Palace)

Jordan Pickford 
(Everton)

James Trafford 
(Manchester City)


Defenders

Dan Burn 

(Newcastle United)

Marc Guéhi 
(Manchester City)

Reece James 
(Chelsea)

Ezri Konsa 
(Aston Villa)

Tino Livramento 
(Newcastle United)

Nico O'Reilly 
(Manchester City)

Jarell Quansah 
(Bayer Leverkusen)

Djed Spence 
(Tottenham Hotspur)

John Stones 
(Manchester City)


Midfielders

Elliot Anderson 
(Nottingham Forest)

Jude Bellingham 
(Real Madrid)

Eberechi Eze 

(Arsenal)

Jordan Henderson 
(Brentford)

Kobbie Mainoo 
(Manchester United)

Declan Rice 
(Arsenal)

Morgan Rogers 
(Aston Villa)


Forwards

Anthony Gordon 
(Barcelona)

Harry Kane 
(Bayern Munich)

Noni Madueke 
(Arsenal)

Marcus Rashford 
(Barcelona, loan from Manchester United)

Bukayo Saka 

(Arsenal)

Ivan Toney 
(Al-Ahli)

Ollie Watkins 
(Aston Villa)


England's World Cup squad numbers

No. 1  Jordan Pickford

No. 2   Ezri Konsa

No. 3   Nico O'Reilly

No. 4  Declan Rice

No. 5  John Stones

No.  6  Marc Guehi

No.  7  Bukayo Saka

No.  8  Elliot Anderson

No.  9  Harry Kane

No. 10 Jude Bellingham

No. 11 Marcus Rashford

No. 12 Tino Livramento

No. 13 Dean Henderson

No. 14 Jordan Henderson

No. 15 Dan Burn

No. 16 Kobbie Mainoo

No. 17 Morgan Rogers

No. 18 Anthony Gordon

No. 19 Ollie Watkins

No. 20 Noni Madueke

No. 21 Eberechi Eze

No. 22 Ivan Toney

No. 23 James Trafford

No. 24 Reece James

No. 25 Djed Spence

No. 27 Jarell Quansah

 

 

9 Jun 2026
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