Brazil runs wild, scores a bunch, and win - while Croatia teaches Japan another harsh R16 lesson. 

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Mbappe loves Olivier, Jordan loves Jude - big, somewhat simple days for the 'big nations' - Andy, Lars and Peter review the day and other notes. 

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well, "crap in a sock!" - the US loses to the Dutch 3-1, but there's so much more to it than just that.  Andy, Lars and Peter discuss the emotions and the realities of how it went down.

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More "3rd Game" Bonkeritis as Group H tried really hard to break the machine. A Knockout Bracket preview, plus a full preview of the USMNT game vs the Dutch.

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Germany are out, AGAIN!  Spain thru, but only by the short hairs.  Group E was insane and Andy, Lars and Peter discuss it with great fondness.  And are torn between busting Lukaku in the sack and feeling sorry for him. 

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Well now, Mexico is out!  The guys discuss the bonker permutations Group C went thru over the course of two hours, plus the confusing sound of a Danish thud.  Messi got thru though!

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After all the nerves and doubt - the USMNT got thru to the knockout round!  USA beats Iran 1-0 and Andy, Lars and Peter attempt to put it all into perspective. Plus some looking forward to Saturday morning vs the Dutch.

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The day started so amazingly and ended, no as amazing.  We review Matchday 8, but also spend the last 1/3 previewing IRNvUSA and the Yank's "must win" situation. 

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Costa Rica helped as best it could in creating CHAOS!  Germany tried and almost engage full CHAOS, but we get good Group E insanity anyway - plus just how broken is Belgium and the ageless and amazing Modric "F's" Canada.

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The guys discuss the three BIG moments from this matchday - grown men crying, a hero doing hero stuff and someone coming to take the throne. 

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