FIFA World Cup: Meet the winners and losers of the group stage

James Rodriguez might have been a name but not a face before the World Cup. There's no doubt that right now, he's one of the most watched players on the planet; Colombia's fast style of play, their free-scoring ability and Rodriguez's great skill have made them an exciting side. Led by Rodriguez, who has three goals and two assists, Colombia will be one of the neutrals' favourite sides to watch and will have great hope of progressing further at the finals.


With 90 minutes on the clock, they were level with Greece, needing a point that would have seen them finish second in the group—but disaster struck largely of their own making. Ivory Coast didn't maintain possession of the ball well at all late on, did not ever look in control and made odd final substitutions when they needed to protect the defence. Giovanni Sio gave away a penalty, and out they went.