Norway coach Stale Solbakken paid tribute to Brazil's Carlo Ancelotti ahead of Sunday's World Cup last-16 clash between the two sides, saying a locker-room video of him calling out ​the Italian tactician was a joke that was taken out of context.

The first World Cup Round of 32 has already seen some favorites roll (France) and some go home early (Germany), setting up various types of matchups in the Round of 16. There are Davids vs Goliaths (Paraguay-France),

Brazil face Japan for a place in the Round of 16 today. It is one of the biggest heavyweight clashes of the tournament so far, and here's how you can watch it using a streaming service or VPN.

Germany lost to Paraguay in penalties 4-3, and are out of the World Cup. Nick Wright, Chris Broussard, and Kevin Wildes ask what went wrong for Germany, and if people should be more confident in Brazil after they beat Japan 2-1.

Brazil are through to the round of 16 of the World Cup at the expense of Japan after Gabriel Martinelli scored a late winner in a thriller at NRG Stadium.

Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes provided the assist for Gabriel Martinelli's dramatic 95th-minute winner as Brazil beat Japan 2-1 to progress into the last 16 of the World Cup. Guimaraes has the most assists in the tournament and is now responsible for setting up four of Brazil's nine goals so far.