Well, look at the big brains on this dude.

This might sound a little soccer-uppity, but I think there is a subtlety (maturity?) to the way Germany have operated this World Cup that they have not had in any of their recent big tournaments. They now seem to adjust to the opposition, and have infused their game with a little bit of a defensive mentality.

World Joke of futbol. That's good.

Good riddance. There's time wasting, and then there's blatant cheating.

I'm sorry, but this is absolutely shameless time-wasting by CR. Between the goalkeeper and Ruiz, I don't understand how the ref can give anything less than 5 minutes added time.

I think the Dutch will say they are unable to penetrate because the Costa Ricans are defending with too many people so they have to resort to patiently building from the back, but in my opinion they are showing very little adventure given the talent they have available.

The Dutch backline seems to not realise that they also have a midfield and attack. YOU CAN PASS FORWARD YOU KNOW

Curious display from Argentina so far. Slow to start plays, almost a time-wasting tactic. Are they really trying to protect a 1-0 lead this early?

I wonder what the call on a consolation goal after being 5-0 down would sound like.

No.

He's losing control, but to be fair, too many cards too quickly is probably not a good idea either.

Colombia are overrated. This terrible Brazil team will beat them comfortably. I'm going 2-0.

CGPGrey is a treasure.

Price = paid.

Um, no, the flag wasn't up.

How many bad passes does Bradley have to make before he's taken off? He's killing the midfield.

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ARE WE SERIOUSLY NOT GOING TO TALK ABOUT THIS INCREDIBLE GAME THAT JUST HAPPENED?!

I guess it makes sense for goalkeepers since their job is mostly opponent-independent, but other than that, I'm not a believer. I especially think James will be a flop. If he's a striker, people his size just cannot make it as strikers these days. He's not really a playmaker either; he's not Iniesta or even Nasri, and…

Greece know exactly what they're doing. They put absolutely no effort all game, and when the clock hits 89, the coach signals goal-time, they go get the goal, come back and fall asleep again.