With the second round of group games complete, the world has witnessed the two biggest superstars on the planet perform for their respective nations. Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi each carried major burdens heading into this week's matches and their performances offered differing results.
Group A is up for grabs between Brazil, Mexico and Croatia. Mexico and Croatia will play each other for a chance to take over first place on Monday. Let's preview this match-up and see which teams has the advantage.
The 2014 FIFA World Cup continues Monday with a showdown between two undefeated teams in Group B. The Netherlands takes on Chile in a much anticipated game. See who has the edge.
Germany's Miroslav Klose celebrates his goal during the 2014 World Cup Group G soccer match against Ghana at the Castelao arena in Fortaleza on Saturday.
Nigeria goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama makes a save during the 2014 World Cup Group F soccer match between Nigeria and Bosnia at the Pantanal arena in Cuiaba on Saturday.
England's Wayne Rooney celebrates scoring against Uruguay during their 2014 World Cup Group D soccer match at the Corinthians arena in Sao Paulo June 19, 2014.
Balloons in Italy's national colours fly on the pitch next to Italy's Daniele De Rossi (front L) as he fights for the ball with Costa Rica's Celso Borges during their 2014 World Cup Group D soccer match at the Pernambuco arena in Recife June 20, 2014.
Switzerland's Granit Xhaka reacts after scoring their second goal against France during their 2014 World Cup Group E soccer match at the Fonte Nova arena in Salvador June 20, 2014.
Carlo Costly of Honduras celebrates after scoring a goal during their 2014 World Cup Group E soccer match against Ecuador at the Baixada arena in Curitiba June 20, 2014.
John Brooks of the U.S. celebrates his goal against Ghana with teammate Fabian Johnson (L) during their 2014 World Cup Group G soccer match at the Dunas arena in Natal June 16, 2014.
Costa Rica's Junior Diaz (L) fights for the ball with Italy's Alessio Cerci during their 2014 World Cup Group D soccer match at the Pernambuco arena in Recife June 20, 2014.
Honduras and Ecuador will face each other in a Group E game Friday in the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. Both teams are seeking their first win of the tournament, so this game is crucial.
A week into the tournament and there have already been a plethora of major surprises and disappointments. Here is a look at those major moments thus far in the FIFA World Cup.
Both France and Switzerland are unbeaten so far in this Brazil edition of the 2014 World Cup. The two meet up in Group E game Friday that will decide who takes over first place. Let's see who's got the edge.
Rihanna proves to the world that she is indeed a football fan, as she live-tweets commentary during the World Cup match between England and Uruguay on Thursday, June 19.
The 2014 FIFA World brings together all walks of life from all over the world. Group E gives us a must-see matchup between two Latin American nations in Honduras and Ecuador. Let's compare the two great countries on and off the field.
Uruguay delivered what looks to be a knockout blow against England in the second round of Group D. The game started off rather slowly but built momentum as the two sides played for the vital three points. Here are some takeaways from the frenzied affair.
The first team to win three straight major tournaments. The first European side to win the World Cup outside of Europe. One of just three World Cup Champions to not concede more than two goals in a tournament. A run of 10 knockout games without conceding a goal. The lowest scoring World Cup champion ever. Six unprecedented years of success.
