Brazil and Mexico make their place in the next round

Published June 24, 2014
Chile's midfielder Jean Beausejour (L) and Netherlands' defender Daryl Janmaat vie during the Group B football match between Netherlands and Chile at the Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 23, 2014. – Photo by AFP.
Chile's midfielder Jean Beausejour (L) and Netherlands' defender Daryl Janmaat vie during the Group B football match between Netherlands and Chile at the Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 23, 2014. – Photo by AFP.
Netherlands' midfielder Wesley Sneijder (L) and Chile's midfielder Marcelo Diaz vie during the Group B football match between Netherlands and Chile at the Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 23, 2014. – Photo by AFP.
Netherlands' midfielder Wesley Sneijder (L) and Chile's midfielder Marcelo Diaz vie during the Group B football match between Netherlands and Chile at the Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 23, 2014. – Photo by AFP.
Netherlands' forward Arjen Robben (L) vies with Chile's defender Gonzalo Jara during a Group B football match between Netherlands and Chile at the Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 23, 2014.  – Photo by AFP.
Netherlands' forward Arjen Robben (L) vies with Chile's defender Gonzalo Jara during a Group B football match between Netherlands and Chile at the Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 23, 2014. – Photo by AFP.
Soccer fans, decked out in orange, the Netherlands' national color, celebrate the second goal scored by Memphis Depay, while watching a live broadcast of the group B World Cup match between Chile and Netherlands, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Monday, June 23, 2014. – Photo by AP.
Soccer fans, decked out in orange, the Netherlands' national color, celebrate the second goal scored by Memphis Depay, while watching a live broadcast of the group B World Cup match between Chile and Netherlands, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Monday, June 23, 2014. – Photo by AP.
Spain's forward Fernando Torres (2L) scores agaisnt Australia's goalkeeper Mathew Ryan (2R) during a Group B football match between Australia and Spain at the Baixada Arena in Curitiba during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 23, 2014. – Photo by AFP.
Spain's forward Fernando Torres (2L) scores agaisnt Australia's goalkeeper Mathew Ryan (2R) during a Group B football match between Australia and Spain at the Baixada Arena in Curitiba during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 23, 2014. – Photo by AFP.
Spain's Xabi Alonso jumps for the ball with Australia's Matthew Leckie during their 2014 World Cup Group B soccer match at the Baixada arena in Curitiba June 23, 2014. – Photo by Reuters.
Spain's Xabi Alonso jumps for the ball with Australia's Matthew Leckie during their 2014 World Cup Group B soccer match at the Baixada arena in Curitiba June 23, 2014. – Photo by Reuters.
Football fans pose for a picture at the Fan Fest in Rio de Janeiro during the FIFA World Cup Brazil 2014 Group A match Cameroon vs Brazil held in Brasilia, on June 23, 2014. – Photo by AFP.
Football fans pose for a picture at the Fan Fest in Rio de Janeiro during the FIFA World Cup Brazil 2014 Group A match Cameroon vs Brazil held in Brasilia, on June 23, 2014. – Photo by AFP.
Spain's Juan Mata (bottom C) celebrates scoring a goal against Australia during their 2014 World Cup Group B soccer match at the Baixada arena in Curitiba June 23, 2014. – Photo by Reuters.
Spain's Juan Mata (bottom C) celebrates scoring a goal against Australia during their 2014 World Cup Group B soccer match at the Baixada arena in Curitiba June 23, 2014. – Photo by Reuters.
Mexico's goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa (in blue) fails to save Croatia's first goal, scored by Croatia's midfielder Ivan Perisic (L) during a Group A football match between Croatia and Mexico at the Pernambuco Arena in Recife during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 23, 2014. – Photo by AFP.
Mexico's goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa (in blue) fails to save Croatia's first goal, scored by Croatia's midfielder Ivan Perisic (L) during a Group A football match between Croatia and Mexico at the Pernambuco Arena in Recife during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 23, 2014. – Photo by AFP.
Mexico's forward Javier Hernandez (C) and Croatia's midfielder Luka Modric vie for the ball during a Group A football match between Croatia and Mexico at the Pernambuco Arena in Recife during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 23, 2014. – Photo by AFP.
Mexico's forward Javier Hernandez (C) and Croatia's midfielder Luka Modric vie for the ball during a Group A football match between Croatia and Mexico at the Pernambuco Arena in Recife during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 23, 2014. – Photo by AFP.
Mexico supporters celebrate at the end of a Group A football match between Croatia and Mexico at the Pernambuco Arena in Recife during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 23, 2014. – Photo by AFP.
Mexico supporters celebrate at the end of a Group A football match between Croatia and Mexico at the Pernambuco Arena in Recife during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 23, 2014. – Photo by AFP.
Brazil's defender Marcelo (L) and Cameroon's forward Vincent Aboubakar vie for the ball during the Group A football match between Cameroon and Brazil at the Mane Garrincha National Stadium in Brasilia during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 23, 2014. – Photo by AFP.
Brazil's defender Marcelo (L) and Cameroon's forward Vincent Aboubakar vie for the ball during the Group A football match between Cameroon and Brazil at the Mane Garrincha National Stadium in Brasilia during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 23, 2014. – Photo by AFP.
Brazil's forward Hulk strikes the ball as Cameroon's midfielder Landry N'Guemo defends during the Group A football match between Cameroon and Brazil at the Mane Garrincha National Stadium in Brasilia during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 23, 2014. – Photo by AFP.
Brazil's forward Hulk strikes the ball as Cameroon's midfielder Landry N'Guemo defends during the Group A football match between Cameroon and Brazil at the Mane Garrincha National Stadium in Brasilia during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 23, 2014. – Photo by AFP.
Brazil's forward Neymar (R) celebrates after scoring during a Group A football match between Cameroon and Brazil at the Mane Garrincha National Stadium in Brasilia during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 23, 2014. – Photo by AFP.
Brazil's forward Neymar (R) celebrates after scoring during a Group A football match between Cameroon and Brazil at the Mane Garrincha National Stadium in Brasilia during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 23, 2014. – Photo by AFP.
Brazil's supporters cheer during a Group A football match between Cameroon and Brazil at the Mane Garrincha National Stadium in Brasilia during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 23, 2014. – Photo by AFP.
Brazil's supporters cheer during a Group A football match between Cameroon and Brazil at the Mane Garrincha National Stadium in Brasilia during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 23, 2014. – Photo by AFP.

The 12th day of FIFA World Cup brings an end to the Group Stage competition. Six teams out of the game, the remaining teams get ready for the showdown in the next round.

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