The 16 Best Photos From the World Cup’s Round of 16

Algeria's Islam Slimani reacts to their loss at the Beira Rio stadium in Porto Alegre, Brazil on June 30, 2014.
Germany vs. Algeria 2-1 Algeria's Islam Slimani reacts to their loss at the Beira Rio stadium in Porto Alegre, Brazil on June 30, 2014.Edgard Garrido—Reuters
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David Luiz of Brazil celebrates scoring his team's first goal with teammates at Estadio Mineirao on June 28, 2014 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
Brazil vs. Chile David Luiz of Brazil celebrates scoring his team's first goal with teammates at Estadio Mineirao on June 28, 2014 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Francois Xavier Marit—Getty Images
Brazil's Neymar reacts as his team celebrates their penalty shootout win against Chile at the Mineirao Stadium in Belo Horizonte, Brazil on June 28, 2014.
Brazil's Neymar reacts as his team celebrates their penalty shootout win against Chile at the Mineirao Stadium in Belo Horizonte, Brazil on June 28, 2014.Toru Hanai—Reuters
Colombia's James Rodriguez scores a goal against Uruguay's goalkeeper Fernando Muslera at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro on June 28, 2014.
Columbia vs. Uruguay Colombia's James Rodriguez scores a goal against Uruguay's goalkeeper Fernando Muslera at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro on June 28, 2014. Kai Pfafenbach—Reuters
Colombia's James Rodriguez celebrates his first goa at the Estadio de Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro on June 28, 2014.
Columbia vs. Uruguay 2-0 Colombia's James Rodriguez celebrates his first goa at the Estadio de Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro on June 28, 2014. Wang Lili—Xinhua /Landov
Mexico's Rafael Marquez fouls Arjen Robben of the Netherlands in the box at the Estadio Castelao in Fortaleza, Brazil on June 29, 2014.
Netherlands vs. Mexico Mexico's Rafael Marquez fouls Arjen Robben of the Netherlands in the box at the Estadio Castelao in Fortaleza, Brazil on June 29, 2014. Koen Van Weel—EPA
A Mexico soccer fan cries after her team was defeated, on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on June 29, 2014.
Netherlands vs. Mexico 2-1 A Mexico soccer fan cries after her team was defeated, on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro on June 29, 2014. Leo Correa—AP
Theofanis Gekas of Greece has his penalty kick saved by Keylor Navas of Costa Rica during a shootout at Arena Pernambuco on June 29, 2014 in Recife, Brazil.
Costa Rica vs. Greece Theofanis Gekas of Greece has his penalty kick saved by Keylor Navas of Costa Rica during a shootout at Arena Pernambuco on June 29, 2014 in Recife, Brazil. Quinn Rooney—Getty Images
Costa Rica's goalkeeper Keylor Navas reacts as Michael Umana takes the winning kick in a penalty shootout at the Arena Pernambuco in Recife, Brazil on June 29, 2014.
Costa Rica vs. Greece 1-1 (5-4 shootout) Costa Rica's goalkeeper Keylor Navas reacts as Michael Umana takes the winning kick in a penalty shootout at the Arena Pernambuco in Recife, Brazil on June 29, 2014. Ricardo Mazalan—AP
Germany's Andre Schuerrle celebrates after scoring the opening goal at the Estadio Beira-Rio in Porto Alegre, Brazil on June 30, 2014.
Germany vs. Algeria Germany's Andre Schuerrle celebrates after scoring the opening goal at the Estadio Beira-Rio in Porto Alegre, Brazil on June 30, 2014. Sergei Grits—AP
Algeria's Islam Slimani reacts to their loss at the Beira Rio stadium in Porto Alegre, Brazil on June 30, 2014.
Germany vs. Algeria 2-1 Algeria's Islam Slimani reacts to their loss at the Beira Rio stadium in Porto Alegre, Brazil on June 30, 2014. Edgard Garrido—Reuters
Paul Pogba of France scores his team's first goal on a header past Vincent Enyeama of Nigeria at Estadio Nacional on June 30, 2014 in Brasilia, Brazil.
France vs. Nigeria Paul Pogba of France scores his team's first goal on a header past Vincent Enyeama of Nigeria at Estadio Nacional on June 30, 2014 in Brasilia, Brazil.Celso Junior—Getty Images
France's midfielder Paul Pogba celebrates after scoring the first goal at The Mane Garrincha National Stadium in Brasilia, Brazil on June 30, 2014.
France vs. Nigeria 2-0 France's midfielder Paul Pogba celebrates after scoring the first goal at The Mane Garrincha National Stadium in Brasilia, Brazil on June 30, 2014. Fabrice Cofrini—AFP/Getty Images
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Messi dribbles at the Arena Corinthians in Sao Paulo, Brazil on July 1, 2014.Reinaldo Coddou—H./Pixath/SIPA
Swiss players show their dejection as Argentinian players celebrate after the FIFA World Cup 2014 round of 16 match between Argentina and Switzerland at the Arena Corinthians in Sao Paulo, Brazil on July 1, 2014.
Argentina vs. Switzerland 1-0 Swiss players show their dejection as Argentinian players celebrate after the FIFA World Cup 2014 round of 16 match between Argentina and Switzerland at the Arena Corinthians in Sao Paulo, Brazil on July 1, 2014. Emilio Lavandeira—EPA
Goalkeeper Tim Howard of the U.S. blocks a shot by Belgium's Kevin Mirallas at the Fonte Nova Arena in Salvador, Brazil on July 1, 2014.
Belgium vs. United States Goalkeeper Tim Howard of the U.S. blocks a shot by Belgium's Kevin Mirallas at the Fonte Nova Arena in Salvador, Brazil on July 1, 2014. Ruben Sprich—Reuters
USA's goalkeeper Tim Howard reacts as Belgium's players celebrate their goal at the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil on July 1, 2014.
Belgium vs. United States 2-1 USA's goalkeeper Tim Howard reacts as Belgium's players celebrate their goal at the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil on July 1, 2014. Guillaume Horcajuelo—EPA

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