While there are still many matches left to be played in Brazil, the 2014 FIFA World Cup has been far from a disappointment. With the group stage quickly coming to an end, we have seen more then our fair share of surprises, Exhibit A being the fall of the almighty Spaniards. After years of dominating soccer on a global scale, it seems that Spain has lost their grip as the world's number one. Though they easily secured a 3-0 victory over Australia in their final match, after losing their first two matches (Netherlands 1-5, Chile 0-2) they have officially been eliminated from contention. Elsewhere, no one expected such a highly contested group G. Widely considered the "Group of Death" leading up to the tournament, the United States, Germany, Portugal, and Ghana all remain alive to advance as they enter their final matches at noon eastern time this Thursday (Germany v US, Portugal v Ghana). Brazil on the other hand has cruised on to the next stage as they dominated group play 3-0 and won their group (Group A) for the ninth World Cup in a row. As far as the next stage is concerned we know that Brazil will face Chile on 6/28 and the Netherlands will face Mexico on 6/29. While today's matches will surely clarify the upcoming matches more, as we stand now this is all we know. It is apparent though from how the matches have played out so far, it is nearly impossible to confidently predict who we might see matched up come the knockout stage. Stay tuned to Culture Unlimited for more extended coverage on the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Also be sure your following us on Twitter and IG for updates throughout the day.
Images From The 2014 FIFA World Cup...
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| Neymar during Brazil's vistory over Cameroon on Monday (via FIFA.com) |
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| Portugal ties the score at 2-2 in the final moments of the match against the United States (via wpmedia.com) |
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| David Villa puts one in the back of the net against Australia. Likely his final international goal (via wpmedia.com) |
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| Netherlands score one of two goals in their win over Chile to win Group B (via mirror.co.uk) |
