With group play in the rearview mirror, we now look ahead to the round of 16. Which countries will advance to the quarterfinals? Eleven of our experts weigh in:
Which team will win: Brazil or Chile?
Neymar & Co. will be too much for Chile, our experts say.
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Which team will win: Colombia or Uruguay?
No one has yet been able to slow down James Rodriguez. Our panel believes Uruguay won't, either, especially with Luis Suarez out of the lineup.
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Which team will win: Netherlands or Mexico?
A few spoke up for Miguel Herrera and Mexico, but most of our experts say Arjen Robben and the Dutch will prevail.
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Which team will win: Costa Rica or Greece?
Our panel says Costa Rica will continue their run in the Round of 16.
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Which team will win: France or Nigeria?
Nigeria will be no match for Karim Benzema and France, our experts say.
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Which team will win: Germany or Algeria?
Thomas Muller and Germany have yet to lose a match in the World Cup. Our panel believes the first won't come against Algeria.
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Which team will win: Argentina or Switzerland?
Lionel Messi. Enough said.
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Which team will win: Belgium or United States?
This game divided our panel the most. Right now, the slight edge goes to Belgium.
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ESPN FC experts: Who voted?
A list of our ESPN FC voting panel:
- Roger Bennett
- Andy Brassell
- John Brewin
- Michael Cox
- Miguel Delaney
- Raphael Honigstein
- James Horncastle
- Richard Jolly
- Ian Macintosh
- Gab Marcotti
- Kevin Palmer