"Germany are playing with a lot of self-confidence." Sounds right to us.

Unabashed speculation from the Goal Posts crystal ball

To be read in the voice of Ian Darke.

1-7 is a result, too

Brazil's collapse against Germany puts Scolari and his team in undistinguished company

A collapse for the record books

God may still save the Queen, but Britannia has not ruled in 2014

Unable to rely on muscle–or Neymar–can the hosts survive?

Introducing Brazil to "flip cups," then drowning the loss to Belgium. Matthew Niederhauser's photo diary, day eleven

Reflections, predictions, and the latest Suarez affair

An interview with the author of "Brilliant Orange"

How France's greatest player created soccer's greatest product

Four consecutive World Cups, one big position switch, boundless heart

Les Fennecs may have lost, but they reminded us of the joy of the game

Greece comes to terms with the national team's World Cup exit

In praise of the rough, hungry beauty of the World Cup's scrappiest side

It wasn't pretty, but we cheated (the Group of) Death

And on to the Round of 16 we go.

Michael Bradley has run 15 miles over two games. Some backup would have been nice.

For short competitions, head-to-head is better than goal difference