World Cup 2014: Match Day 8

The mighty have fallen! There will be a new champion crowned at this World Cup! Chile put on a fantastic show to defeat Spain 2-0 at the Estadio Maracaná. There was a raucous crowd on hand cheering for the Chileans and celebrating the end of an era.

In the previous game, the Netherlands booked their passage into the Round of 16 after an exciting back and forth battle with Australia. Tim Cahill smashed a one timer for what could be the goal of the tournament in his last World Cup game before international retirement. However, it wasn't enough as RVP and Arjen Robben both scored again to put the Dutch through to the next round.

Today, we see a huge match up between England and Uruguay taking place in São Paulo. Luis Suarez will indeed be fit to start against the country where he plays his club football. British eyes will all be on Wayne Rooney to see if he can finally get his first World Cup goal and lead the Three Lions to a desperately needed win.

The Ivory Coast squire off against Columbia in Group C action, coming off a comeback victory in their first match. No word yet on if Dider Drogba will start, but Les Elephants will surely need him. The other half of Group C will play their second match when Japan and Greece square off.

Today's Games:
Columbia vs. Ivory Coast, 9:00 PST
England vs. Uruguay, 12:00 PST
Japan vs. Greece, 15:00 PST

My Picks:
Columbia
England
Japan

My Record:
13 out of 20, 65%