Brazil, Argentina or Holland? Which nation should you support at the World Cup 2014 last 16? Sportsmail gives a lowdown on the teams left in the tournament

  • Sportsmail previews the last 16 関係 with a lowdown on each country
  • Brazil play Mexico as they are looking to 勝利,勝つ a sixth World Cup
  • Lionel Messi led Argentina to three 勝利,勝つs out of three in Group E

This summer's World Cup in Brazil has 供給するd a footballing feast with a plethora of goals already 存在 得点する/非難する/20d in Brazil.


There have been 136 strikes in 48 group matches - in what is 形態/調整ing up to be a memorable tournament. In the entirety of 2010 there were 145 goals 得点する/非難する/20d, showing the attacking nature of the 競争 so far.

With the group 行う/開催する/段階s coming to a 結論 on Thursday we're now 負かす/撃墜する just to just 16 teams left.

After England tamely left South America with only point from three games, Sportsmail 供給するs a lowdown on the remaining countries competing in Brazil with 推論する/理由s why you may want to support them to possible glory.

Eyes on the prize: Brazil are looking to win a record sixth World Cup and their first on home soil

注目する,もくろむs on the prize: Brazil are looking to 勝利,勝つ a 記録,記録的な/記録する sixth World Cup and their first on home 国/地域

Brazil vs Chile - Belo Horizonte, June 28, 5pm

BRAZIL

STAR MAN: Neymar - Where would Brazil be wit hout him? Out of the World Cup, probably. His goals have been and will be 決定的な.

MANAGER: Luiz Felipe Scolari - Been there, seen it and done it. His experience will be 重要な in the ノックアウト 行う/開催する/段階s.

ROUTE TO LAST 16: Croatia (W), Mexico (D), Cameroon (W)

REASON TO SUPPORT THEM: Because Brazil are everyone's favourite second team. And now England are 支援する home.

WHY THEY WILL WIN: Neymar's goals and the 支援 of an entire nation.

Golden boy: Neymar has been the poster boy for Brazil at this summer's World Cup - scoring four goals so far

Golden boy: Neymar has been the poster boy for Brazil at this summer's World Cup - 得点する/非難する/20ing four goals so far

CHILE

STAR MAN: Alexis Sanchez - Arturo Vidal is a 決定的な cog in Chile's game 計画(する) but Barcelona man Sanchez really makes them tick. Ultra talented.

MANAGER: Jorge Sampaoli - Has got his 味方する ultra organised, their 優れた 勝利,勝つ over Spain was testament to that.?

ROUTE TO LAST 16: Australia (W), Spain (W), Holland (L)

REASON TO SUPPORT THEM: Because we all love an underdog. They've put Spain to the sword - can they now (警官の)巡回区域,受持ち区域 Brazil in their own backyard?

WHY THEY WILL WIN: Because of the 産業 of Vidal and the attacking excellence of Sanchez.

Key man: Alexis Sanchez has been Chile's star performer in their run to the World Cup last 16

重要な man: Alexis Sanchez has been Chile's 星/主役にする performer in their run to the World Cup last 16

Colombia vs Uruguay - Rio de Janeiro, June 28, 9pm

COLOMBIA

STAR MAN: James Rodriguez - 設立するd a 評判 as one of the best attacking midfielders in Europe at Monaco. 証明するing it in Brazil.

MANAGER: Jose Pekerman - Has World Cup experience during his (一定の)期間 as Argentina 経営者/支配人. Tactically astute boss who knows how to 勝利,勝つ games at the 最高の,を越す level.

ROUTE TO LAST 16: Greece (W), Ivory Coast (W), Japan (W)

REASON TO SUPPORT THEM: Their 解放する/自由な-flowing, 平易な-on-the-注目する,もくろむ style. Nine goals in three goals speaks for itself - and all without Radamel Falcao.?

WHY THEY WILL WIN: If Rodriguez, Juan Cuadrado and Jackson Martinez can 解雇する/砲火/射撃, then they'll be difficult to stop.

On fire: Colombia's James Rodriguez (centre) has scored three goals and created two assists in Brazil to date

On 解雇する/砲火/射撃: Colombia's James Rodriguez (centre) has 得点する/非難する/20d three goals and created two 補助装置s in Brazil to date

URUGUAY?

STAR MAN: Edinson Cavani - Now Luis Suarez has gone, the onus will 落ちる on the PSG man to 解雇する/砲火/射撃 the Uruguayans to glory.

MANAGER: Oscar Tabarez - A 井戸/弁護士席-travelled 経営者/支配人 who has worked throughout Europe and South America. Experience will be 決定的な.

ROUTE TO LAST 16: Costa Rica (L), England (W), Italy (W)

REASON TO SUPPORT THEM: It's hard to find a 推論する/理由 after their behaviour in the 影響 of the Luis Suarez 熱狂的興奮状態.

WHY THEY WILL WIN: If they all pull together に引き続いて Suarez's 出発 and Cavani plays 井戸/弁護士席 then they can 進歩.

Big miss: Uruguay will be without Luis Suarez (left) due to his four-month ban for biting Giorgio Chiellini (right)

Big 行方不明になる: Uruguay will be without Luis Suarez (left) 予定 to his four-month 禁止(する) for biting Giorgio Chiellini (権利)

Holland vs Mexico - Fortalez, June 29, 5pm

HOLLAND

STAR MAN: コマドリ 先頭 Persie - Arjen Robben's pace and technical ability makes him a 脅し - but 先頭 Persie's goals are priceless for the Dutch.

MANAGER: Louis 先頭 Gaal - Will want to leave for Manchester 部隊d on a high. How better than 解除するing his country's first World Cup.

ROUTE TO LAST 16: Spain (W), Australia (W), Chile (W)

REASON TO SUPPORT THEM: Their beautiful fluid style, and, of course, we all love this orange shirts.

WHY THEY WILL WIN: There seems to be a togetherness about this Dutch squad that there hasn't been in the past. They have the talent to go all the way.

The future's bright: Holland's famous orange kit is always an aesthetic delight at a World Cup

The 未来's 有望な: Holland's famous orange 道具 is always an aesthetic delight at a World Cup

MEXICO

STAR MAN: Rafa Marquez - He may be 35, but the former Barcelona defender is still classy as ever. A tower of strength for the Mexicans.

MANAGER: Miguel Herrera - He's 比較して young at 46 but seems to have a の近くに 社債 with his players. His wild goal 祝賀s have earned him a 教団 に引き続いて.

ROUTE TO LAST 16: Cameroon (W), Brazil (D), Croatia (W)

REASON TO SUPPORT THEM: Marquez. It'd be 広大な/多数の/重要な to see such a 広大な/多数の/重要な footballer have one last hurrah.

WHY THEY WILL WIN: They have to pray for Holland to have an off day. If that doesn't happen, then they'll jut have to keep their fingers crossed.

Nice guy: Miguel Herrera has a close bond with his Mexico squad as they finished second in Group A

Nice guy: Miguel Herrera has a の近くに 社債 with his Mexico squad as they finished second in Group A

Costa Rica vs Greece - Recife, June 29, 9pm

COSTA RICA

STAR MAN: Joel Campbell - Looked to have no hope of an 兵器庫 career but is now 始める,決める to be given a chance to impress Arsene Wenger に引き続いて his good 陳列する,発揮するs in Brazil.

MANAGER: Jorge Luis Pinto - Guided his 味方する to the 最高の,を越す of Group D when they were 推定する/予想するd to finish 底(に届く). Anything more from here is a 特別手当.

ROUTE TO LAST 16: Uruguay (W), Italy (W), England (D)

REASON TO SUPPORT THEM: At least it will make England 支持者s feel a bit better about the 早期に 出口 should Costa Rica 進歩 その上の.

WHY THEY WILL WIN: Campbell and Bryan Ruiz looked to be 解雇する/砲火/射撃ing and can 供給する the attacking impetus for the Costa Ricans to (警官の)巡回区域,受持ち区域 Greece.

Up for it: Bryan Ruiz's (centre) headed goal gave Costa Rica a 1-0 win against Italy in their Group D clash

Up for it: Bryan Ruiz's (centre) 長,率いるd goal gave Costa Rica a 1-0 勝利,勝つ against Italy in their Group D 衝突/不一致

GREECE

STAR MAN: Georgios Samaras - On his day the former Manchester City striker can be a match for any defender. Showed 神経s of steel with his 決定的な 刑罰,罰則 against Ivory Coast.

MANAGER: Fernando Santos

ROUTE TO LAST 16: Colombia (L), Japan (D), Ivory Coast (W)

REASON TO SUPPORT THEM: Their 熱烈な 支持者s.?

WHY THEY WILL WIN: 含む/封じ込めるing Ruiz and Campbell will be the 重要な to victory for the Greeks. Do that and they have a chance.

Hero: Georgios Samaras (bottom) scored a dramatic last minute penalty to see Greece through to the last 16

Hero: Georgios Samaras (底(に届く)) 得点する/非難する/20d a 劇の last minute 刑罰,罰則 to see Greece through to the last 16

フラン vs Nigeria - Brasilia, June 30, 5pm

FRANCE

STAR MAN: Karim Benzema - On the 支援する of a 支持する/優勝者s League 勝利,勝つ with Real Madrid, he's come into the tournament with 信用/信任. And it shows.

MANAGER: Didier Deschamps - A legend of French football and it shows. 命令(する)s the 尊敬(する)・点 of his players.

ROUTE TO LAST 16: Honduras (W), Switzerland (W), Ecuador (D)

REASON TO SUPPORT THEM: We find it hard to support the French on these shores, but the fact they have got themselves 支援する on 跡をつける after years of problems is 推論する/理由 enough.

WHY THEY WILL WIN: There's plenty of attacking flair in this 味方する, so if they click then Nigeria are in for a 堅い 90 minutes.

Purple patch: In-form France striker Karim Benzema scored three goals in their three Group E matches

Purple patch: In-form フラン striker Karim Benzema 得点する/非難する/20d three goals in their three Group E matches

NIGERIA

STAR MAN: Ahmed Musa - His two brilliant goals against Argentina showcased the 今後s talents. Can be a match-勝利者 on his day.

MANAGER: Stephen Keshi - Has been 軍隊d to を取り引きする 問題/発行するs over player 特別手当 problems but somehow led his 味方する to the last 16.

ROUTE TO LAST 16: Iran (D), Bosnia & Herzegovina (W), Argentina (L)

REASON TO SUPPORT THEM: Their colour 支持者s have lit up the tournament so far. Brazil won't be a 有望な without them.

WHY THEY WILL WIN: Pace and 力/強力にする. If Jon Obi Mikel can keep the midfield in check and Musa 供給するs the firepower then they can upset フラン.

Dancing for 
joy: Ahmed Musa (left) scored twice in Nigeria's 3-2 defeat against Argentina Wednesday

Dancing for joy: Ahmed Musa (left) 得点する/非難する/20d twice in Nigeria's 3-2 敗北・負かす against Argentina Wednesday

Germany vs Algeria - Porto Alegre, June 30, 9pm

GERMANY

STAR MAN: Thomas Muller - One of the surprise 一括s of the tournament so far, giving Lionel Messi and Neymar a run for their money in the goalscoring 火刑/賭けるs.?

MANAGER: Joachim Low - Has a fabulous squad to choose from and is vastly experienced in international football.?

ROUTE TO LAST 16: Portugal (W), Ghana (D), USA (W)

REASON TO SUPPORT THEM: Errrr...

WHY THEY WILL WIN: There's so much 質 in this squad that they can go all the way. 交渉するing Algeria shouldn't be a problem.

Underrated: Tho
mas Muller (bottom) has played a key role for Germany as they bid to win a fourth World Cup

Underrated: Thomas Muller (底(に届く)) has played a 重要な 役割 for Germany as they 企て,努力,提案 to 勝利,勝つ a fourth World Cup

ALGERIA

STAR MAN: Yacine Brahimi - 供給するs his 味方する's attacking thrust from central midfield and 攻撃する,衝突するs a mean 始める,決める-piece, too.

MANAGER: Vahid Hahilzodvic - Doesn't have the best 関係 with the Algerian マスコミ, but has answered his critics by guiding the Africans to the ノックアウト 行う/開催する/段階s.

ROUTE TO LAST 16: Belgium (L), South Korea (W), Russia (D)

REASON TO SUPPORT THEM: They are playing Germany. Explanation enough?

WHY THEY WILL WIN: Brahimi's 始める,決める pieces could 供給する Germany's 防御の line with major problems and will probably be Algeria's best chance of an upset.

Goal fest: Algeria's Yacine Brahimi (centre) scored their fourth in Sunday's 4-2 win vs 
South Korea

Goal fest: Algeria's Yacine Brahimi (centre) 得点する/非難する/20d their fourth in Sunday's 4-2 勝利,勝つ vs South Korea

Argentina vs Switzerland - Sao Paulo, July 1, 5pm

ARGENTINA

STAR MAN: Lionel Messi - Four goals already. Not had the best of seasons by his 基準s - but looks to be hitting form at the 権利 time.

MANAGER: Alejandro Sabella - The former Sheffield 部隊d player has a world class squad at his 処分. Can he get the best of them?

ROUTE TO LAST 16: Bosnia & Herzegovina (W), Iran (W), Nigeria (W)

REASON TO SUPPORT THEM: Because the longer Messi plays in this tournament the better it is for everyone.

WHY THEY WILL WIN: Messi, Angel Di Maria, Gonzalo Higuain, Javier Mascherano. Imagine if Sergio Aguero hadn't got 負傷させるd?

Captain, leader, legend: Lionel Messi has led Argentina to three wins out of three at the World Cup so far

Captain, leader, legend: Lionel Messi has led Argentina to three 勝利,勝つs out of three at the World Cup so far?

SWITZERLAND

STAR MAN: Xherdan Shaqiri - The midfielder is on Liverpool's レーダ and it's not hard to see why. Comfortable on the ball with an 注目する,もくろむ for goal.

MANAGER: Ottmar Hitzfeld - The former Bayern Munich 経営者/支配人 has seen it all. Even a World Cup 衝突/不一致 against Argentina won't faze him.

ROUTE TO LAST 16: Ecuador (W), フラン (L), Honduras (W)

REASON TO SUPPORT THEM: England 経営者/支配人 Roy Hodgson used to manage the スイスの. So if they 勝利,勝つ, it's 肉親,親類d of like England winning, 権利?

WHY THEY WILL WIN: Keeping Messi 静かな looks like the impossible 仕事, but if they can keep it tight at the 支援する then maybe.

Thumbs up: Switzerland's Xhedran Shaqiri scored a hattrick in Wednesday's 3-0 Group E win vs Honduras

Thumbs up: Switzerland's Xhedran Shaqiri 得点する/非難する/20d a hattrick in Wednesday's 3-0 Group E 勝利,勝つ vs Honduras

Belgium vs USA - Salvador, July 1, 9pm

BELGIUM

STAR MAN: Eden Hazard - A world-beater on his day. Was 残り/休憩(する)d for the 衝突/不一致 against South Korea so will be fresh.

MANAGER: Marc Wilmots - Has Belgium's golden 世代 at his 処分, but they 港/避難所't 攻撃する,衝突する 最高の,を越す form yet. He'll need more out of his team against the USA.

ROUTE TO LAST 16: Algeria (W), Russia (W), South Korea (W)

REASON TO SUPPORT THEM: They've got so many 首相 League 星/主役にするs in their 階級s that, maybe, we can take some credit for their success.

WHY THEY WILL WIN: There's so much more to come from this ベルギー 味方する. If they can get it 権利 against the USA then the 4半期/4分の1-決勝戦 beckon.

Eye-catching: Eden Hazard (left) is one of many Premier League stars playing for Belgium in Brazil

注目する,もくろむ-catching: Eden Hazard (left) is one of many 首相 League 星/主役にするs playing for Belgium in Brazil

USA

STAR MAN: Clint Dempsey - The former Fulham and 刺激(する)s man is his 味方する's talisman. His two goals so far have been 決定的な.

MANAGER: Jurgen Klinsmann - One of the most recognisable 直面するs in world football. Has taken a mediocre USA squad and taken them to ノックアウト 行う/開催する/段階s.

ROUTE TO LAST 16: Ghana (W), Portugal (D), Germany (L)

REASON TO SUPPORT THEM: For their 支持者s' sheer enthusiasm. American 'サッカー' should be 抱擁する. This tournament could be the 誘発する/引き起こす.

WHY THEY WILL WIN: By sheer will and spirit. They don't have the same 質 as Belgium - but have enough to 原因(となる) an upset.

Mr Motivator: Jurgen Klinsmann has guided USA to the last 16 after finishing second in Group G

Mr Motivator: Jurgen Klinsmann has guided USA to the last 16 after finishing second in Group G

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