Neymar leads Brazil to top spot in Group A

Joel Matip became the first Cameroonian not named Samuel Eto'o to score in a World Cup

Brasilia, BRAZIL- Brazilian superstar Neymar added two more goals to lead the hosts past Cameroon 4-1 and into the Round of 16. Neymar now has four goals in three career World Cup matches. Brazil also got goals from a newly mustachioed Fred and sub Fernandinho. Cameroon's tally came off the foot of Joel Matip.

Mexico's offense shows up at right time

With this header, Chicharito broke an 11 match scoreless streak

Recife, BRAZIL-Mexico broke through a scoreless match for three goals in the last 20 minutes to defeat Croatia 3-1 and advance to the Round of 16. Mexico got off to a somewhat slow start but late in the first half they seemed to wake up and put consistent pressure on the Croatian defense. In the end the Mexican offense was simply too persistent for Croatia.

Croatia Eliminates Shorthanded Cameroon

Mario Mandzukic returned from suspension to score two goals, including this header

MANAUS, Brazil - Croatia handed Cameroon its second loss and guaranteed them an early flight home as Croatia cruised to a 4-0 victory Wednesday. Cameroon was without star forward Samuel Eto'o due to injury and lost Alex Song to a red card in the 40th minute. Croatia got one goal in the first half and three in the second in the victory.

Ochoa leads Mexico to draw with host Brazil

Saves like this one were needed to keep Mexico in the game

Fortaleza, Brazil- Guillermo Ochoa made six saves to preserve a scoreless draw for Mexico against Brazil. Brazil held much of the possession and seemed to get stronger offensively as the game went on forcing Ochoa to make some remarkable saves in order to will his team to one point.

Mexico Survives Two Disallowed Goals to Beat Cameroon

Oribe Peralta scored the game winner for Mexico in the 61st minute, moving them into a tie with Brazil in advance of their upcoming matchup

Natal, Brazil - Giovani dos Santos had two goals disallowed for offsides in the first half of today's Group A match between Mexico and Cameroon. In the second half Oribe Peralta netted the winner off the rebound of a dos Santos miss to lead Mexico to an important three points by a score of 1-0.

Brazil Earns Sloppy Win in Opener

Brazilian superstar Neymar tallied two goals in his World Cup debut to lead the hosts to victory

The World Cup is under way and the opening match featured host Brazil against Croatia in a Group A matchup. Expectations were high for the host nation as many believe that they can ride their home country advantage to the top of the tournament field.