FIFA has announced that Jonas Eriksson and Djamel Haimoudi will take charge of Argentina-Switzerland and Belgium-USA respectively.
Month: June 2014
De Jong doubtful for last eight clash
Louis van Gaal has explained that Netherlands midfielder Nigel de Jong is doubtful to feature in their FIFA World Cup quarter-final after lasting just nine minutes during the victory against Mexico.
Dutch duo revel in late win
Following their late, late show against Mexico in Fortaleza, Netherlands centurion Dirk Kuyt and match-winner Klaas-Jan Huntelaar spoke to FIFA.com.
Kuyt hails Van Gaal tactical guidance
Louis van Gaal is the best tactical coach in world football according to Dirk Kuyt, who spoke in glowing terms after the Netherlands were inspired to a 2-1 comeback victory over Mexico at the FIFA World Cup.
Broken tibia forced Moreno out
Espanyol have announced that Mexico defender Hector Moreno suffered a broken left tibia as his country were eliminated from the FIFA World Cup by the Netherlands at the Round of 16 stage.
Boateng: I’m convinced Germany will go through
Germany defender Jerome Boateng speaks to FIFA about Germany’s route to the Round of 16 and the challenge posed by an Algeria side with “fantastic ability”.
Lahm: Deliver now or we go home
Philipp Lahm has challenged his Germany team-mates to rise to the occasion and prove their credentials when they enter the FIFA World Cup knockout phase with a tie against Algeria.
Dutch delight at late turnaround
Two goals in the final few minutes put the Netherlands through to the quarter-finals of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ and broke Mexican hearts.
Blind and partially-sighted fans getting the full picture
FIFA.com hears from one of the fans benefiting from the audio description commentary service being provided at the FIFA World Cup™ by FIFA and the Brazil 2014 LOC.
Visually impaired fans getting the full picture
FIFA.com hears from one of the fans benefiting from the audio description commentary service being provided at the FIFA World Cup™ by FIFA and the Brazil 2014 LOC.
Low has security for the long term
Germany fully intend to retain the services of coach Joachim Low beyond the FIFA World Cup, no matter how the knockout stages unfold at Brazil 2014.
Madjer: Germany-Algeria will bring back memories
Algeria legends Lakhdar Belloumi and Rabah Madjer speak to FIFA.com about their stunning upset of West Germany and Spain 1982 and how their nation’s current players will be loved eternally.
Deschamps: I’m proud of my players
France coach Didier Deschamps says he is proud of what his players have achieved so far at a “very difficult” World Cup but insists his side will not get “carried away.”
Rodriguez: We’re making history
James Rodriguez says Colombia are making history after they progressed to the quarter-final of the World Cup and says that they will “always attempt to win.”
Wilmots: Rotation is key
Marc Wilmots outlines the importance of giving his Belgium squad playing time at the World Cup and says games are often decided when a fresh player is brought onto the pitch.
Podolski ruled out of Algeria clash
The German forward has been forced out with a thigh injury he picked up against USA.
Cesar: Many things went through my head
Brazil’s penalty shoot-out hero Julio Cesar reflects on his emotions after A Seleção overcame Chile in the Round of 16, and how memories of previous shoot-outs came flooding back to the goalkeeper.
Uruguay proud despite Colombia defeat
Uruguay’s stars remain positive despite their World Cup exit and maintain that they can be proud of their efforts at the tournament.
Yobo: I believe in this team
Centurion Joseph Yobo is hugely encouraged by what he has seen of his Nigeria team so far in the FIFA World Cup™ as he looks forward to facing France in the Round of 16.
James: It’s not easy doing what I’ve done
Leading goalscorer James Rodriguez is the centre of attention on and off the pitch, his two latest strikes having fired his team past Uruguay and into the quarter-finals of the FIFA World Cup™.