It was Jackson Martinez who scored twice, and claimed the official man-of-the-match award, but there is no disputing who Colombia’s player of the tournament is after their impressive 4-1 win over Japan.

James Rodriguez came off the bench to completely transform the game, and is increasingly coming into his own. He is so far the only player to have scored in all three games - although Leo Messi, Karim Benzema, Clint Dempsey and Andre Ayew can follow him - having followed his strikes against Greece and Ivory Coast with a deft lifted effort against the Japanese.

Yet, as sublime as that was, it was his creative play under pressure that arguably surpassed it. Rodriguez set up Martinez for both of the forward’s goals with two passes that were each delightful in different ways. The first, after 55 minutes, displayed clever footwork. The second, on 82 minutes, involved a through ball that opened up the entire pitch. Martinez, for his part, then did superbly to cut inside and curl it around the goalkeeper.

The performance illustrated the completeness of Rodriguez’s attacking play - and that in just half a match - particularly after he out-jumped Didier Drogba to score a header in Colombia’s previous game. The 22-year-old would seem to have it all, not to mention a host of clubs suddenly wanting him. While it would be wrong to say the Monaco forward has announced himself at this tournament, he does appear to be using it to move his game - and his career - up several levels.

World Cup 2014: Our favourite pictures 133 show all World Cup 2014: Our favourite pictures 1/133 Germany light up Sao Paulo Fireworks follow Mario Gotze's extra time winner as Germany seal fourth World Cup triumph. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images) Getty 2/133 I can't watch Neymar covers his eyes as Brazil suffers another heavy defeat, this time in the third-place playoff against the Netherlands. (FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP/Getty Images) Getty 3/133 Re-United? Incoming Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal asked Arjen Robben to join him at Old Trafford. AFP PHOTO / VANDERLEI ALMEIDA (Photo credit should read VANDERLEI ALMEIDA/AFP/Getty Images). Getty 4/133 Buenos Aires celebrations Argentina's fans gather around the Obelisk as they celebrate their team winning the 2014 World Cup semi-finals against the Netherlands in Buenos Aires July 9, 2014. REUTERS/Martin Acosta 5/133 Puma's on the run Argentine players react after Maxi Rodriguez scored the winning goal during a penalty shootout after extra time during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between the Netherlands and Argentina at the Itaquerao Stadium in Sao Paulo Brazil, Wednesday, July 9, 2014. Argentina defeated the Netherlands 4-2 in a penalty shootout after a 0-0 tie to advance to the finals. (AP Photo/Victor R. Caivano) 6/133 Romero joy Argentina's goalkeeper Sergio Romero celebrates after saving the ball for the second time during a penalty shoot-out at their 2014 World Cup semi-finals against the Netherlands at the Corinthians arena in Sao Paulo July 9, 2014. REUTERS/Dominic 7/133 Right way to go Argentina's goalkeeper Sergio Romero saves a penalty from Netherlands' Ron Vlaar during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between the Netherlands and Argentina at the Itaquerao Stadium in Sao Paulo Brazil, Wednesday, July 9, 2014. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner) 8/133 Final strike Jasper Cillessen of the Netherlands watches as he fails to stop the decisive penalty shot by Argentina's Maxi Rodriguez during their penalty shootout in their 2014 World Cup semi-finals at the Corinthians arena in Sao Paulo. REUTERS/Dominic Ebenbichler 9/133 Robben v Messi Arjen Robben of the Netherlands fights for the ball with Argentina's Lionel Messi during their 2014 World Cup semi-finals at the Corinthians arena in Sao Paulo July 9, 2014. REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes 10/133 Nothing to celebrate Brazil fans react during the 2014 World Cup semi-finals between Brazil and Germany at the Mineirao stadium in Belo Horizonte. (Picture: Eddie Keogh/Reuters) 11/133 Final Score A general view of the scoreboard shows the result at the end of the 2014 World Cup semi-finals between Brazil and Germany at the Mineirao stadium in Belo Horizonte. (Picture: Ruben Sprich/Reuters) 12/133 Number 6 Germany's Andre Schuerrle scores his team's sixth goal against Brazil during their 2014 World Cup semi-finals at the Mineirao stadium in Belo Horizonte. (Picture: David Gray/Reuters) 13/133 The fantastic fourth Germany's Toni Kroos (right) scores their fourth goal during their 2014 World Cup semi-finals against Brazil at the Mineirao stadium in Belo Horizonte. (Picture: Eddie Keogh/Reuters) 14/133 Luiz in tears Brazil's David Luiz reacts after they lost their 2014 World Cup semi-finals against Germany at the Mineirao stadium in Belo Horizonte. (Picture: David Gray/Reuters) David Gray/Reuters 15/133 Oranje boom The Netherlands celebrate after defeating Costa Rica in a penalty shootout during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Quarter Final match between the Netherlands and Costa Rica at Arena Fonte Nova on July 5, 2014 in Salvador, Brazil. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) GETTY 16/133 Samba sorrow A Brazil fan shows his disappointment as Argentina's forward Gonzalo Higuain celebrates with team-mates after scoring their first goal (Photo by FRANCOIS XAVIER MARIT/AFP/Getty Images) GETTY 17/133 A star is born James Rodriguez bows out of the World Cup with six goals, as Colombia are eliminated by hosts Brazil. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) Getty 18/133 Lone hero A lone USA supporter dressed as 'Captain America' sits in the stands after Belgium defeated the USA 2-1 in extra time to advance to the quarter finals during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Belgium and the USA at the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil. (Picture: Natacha Pisarenko/AP) 19/133 Belgium on top Belgium's Axel Witsel and United States' Chris Wondolowski battle for the ball during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Belgium and the USA at the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil. (Picture: Matt Dunham/AP) 20/133 Angel Heart Argentina's Angel Di Maria celebrates scoring against Switzerland during extra time in their 2014 World Cup round of 16 game at the Corinthians arena in Sao Paulo. (Picture: Ivan Alvarado/Reuters) 21/133 All aboard for Argentina Argentina soccer fans celebrate as they travel on a train towards the Corinthians arena at the Luz Station before the 2014 World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Argentina and Switzerland in Sao Paulo. (Picture: Nacho Doce/Reuters) 22/133 Down and out Algeria's forward Sofiane Feghouli reacts after losing their Round of 16 football match against Germany following extra-time at Beira-Rio Stadium in Porto Alegre. (Picture: Gabriel Bouys/AFP/Getty Images) 23/133 Ozil on target Mesut Oezil of Germany scores his team's second goal past Rais M'Bolhi of Algeria during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match between Germany and Algeria at Estadio Beira-Rio in Porto Alegre, Brazil. (Picture: Clive Rose/Getty Images) 24/133 Extra time drama Rais M'Bolhi of Algeria fails to save a shot by Andre Schuerrle of Germany (not pictured) for Germany's first goal in extra time during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match between Germany and Algeria at Estadio Beira-Rio in Porto Alegre, Brazil. (Picture by Julian Finney/Getty Images) 25/133 French joy France's fans react during a Round of 16 football match between France and Nigeria at Mane Garrincha National Stadium in Brasilia during the 2014 FIFA World Cup. (Picture: Francois Xavier Marit/AFP/Getty Images) 26/133 Own goal Joseph Yobo of Nigeria scores an own goal as goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama and Antoine Griezmann of France look on during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match between France and Nigeria at Estadio Nacional in Brasilia, Brazil. (Picture by Francois Xavier Marit - Pool/Getty Images) 27/133 Celebration's for Costa Rica Costa Rica's footballers celebrate after winning the Round of 16 football match between Costa Rica and Greece (AFP) 28/133 Navas super save Costa Rica's goalkeeper Keilor Navas saves the penalty of Theofanis Gekas (not pictured) of Greece during the penalty shootout of the FIFA World Cup 2014 round of 16 match between Costa Rica and Greece at the Arena Pernambuco in Recife, Brazil. Costa Rica won 5-3 on penalties. (Picture: Kai Foersterling/EPA) 29/133 Penalty joy for Holland Netherlands' forward Klaas-Jan Huntelaar (left) celebrates after scoring a penalty during a Round of 16 football match between Netherlands and Mexico at Castelao Stadium in Fortaleza. (Picture: Damien Meyer/AFP/Getty Images 30/133 Controversial decision Rafael Marquez of Mexico reacts after a challenge on Arjen Robben of the Netherlands resulting in a yellow card for Marquez and a penalty kick for the Netherlands (Getty Images) 31/133 Head first Ron Vlaar and Stefan De Vrij of Netherlands battles with Hector Herrera of Mexico during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match at Castelao in Fortaleza, Brazil. (Picture Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) 32/133 Rodriguez on fire Colombia's midfielder James Rodriguez celebrates scoring the 2-0 goal during the Round of 16 against Uruguay at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. (Picture: Luis Acosta/AFP/Getty Images) 33/133 Colombia net gain Colombia's James Rodriguez (10) celebrates after scoring his side's second goal past Uruguay's goalkeeper Fernando Muslera during their World Cup round of 16 soccer against Uruguay at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Colombia defeated Uruguay 2-0. (Picture: Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP) 34/133 Bench marked Diego Lugano of Uruguay is shown a yellow card while on the bench by referee Bjorn Kuipers during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil round of 16 against Colombia at Maracana in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Picture: Fabrizio Bensch - Pool/Getty Images) 35/133 Handy stuff Colombia's goalkeeper David Ospina blocks a ball by Uruguay's Maxi Pereira during the World Cup round of 16 at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Picture: Themba Hadebe/AP) 36/133 The boys from Brazil Goalkeeper of Brazil Julio Cesar is celebrated by his teammates after winning a penalty shootout during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil round of 16 match between Brazil and Chile at Estadio Mineirao in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. (Picture Jean Catuffe/Getty Images) 37/133 Playing for keeps Brazilian goalie Julio Cesar saves a shot on goal during a penalty shoot out after extra-time in the Round of 16 football match at The Mineirao Stadium in Belo Horizonte. (Picture: Gustavo Andrade/AFP/Getty Images) 38/133 On the spot Neymar of Brazil walks forward to take his penalty in the shoot-out during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match between Brazil and Chile at Estadio Mineirao in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. (Picture: Chris Brunskill Ltd/Getty Images) 39/133 Air play Chile's Mauricio Pinilla and Brazil's Luiz Gustavo battle for the ball during the World Cup round of 16 at the Mineirao Stadium in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. (Pictrure: Andre Penner/AP) 40/133 Algeria delight Algeria fans celebrate after a 1-1 draw during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group H match between Algeria and Russia at Arena da Baixada in Curitiba, Brazil. (Picture: Mike Hewitt - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images) 41/133 Man of the moment Jan Vertonghen of Belgium celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group H agsainst Korea Republic at Arena de Sao Paulo in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Picture: Clive Mason - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images) 42/133 Missed opportunities Cristiano Ronaldo reacts after missing a chance during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match against Ghana at Estadio Nacional in Brasilia, Brazil. (Picture: Dennis Grombkowski - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images) 43/133 Crowded House Germany acknowledge the fans after defeating the United States 1-0 during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil group G match between the United States and Germany at Arena Pernambuco in Recife, Brazil. (Picture: Michael Steele/Getty Images) 44/133 No score draw Ecuador's Walter Ayovi collides with France's Bacary Sagna during the group E World Cup soccer match between Ecuador and France at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Picture: Bernat Armangue/AP) 45/133 Swiss Roll-over Hoduras Switzerland's goalkeeper Diego Benaglio punches the ball away as Honduras' forward Jerry Bengtson (centre) jumps for a header during the Group E football match between Honduras and Switzerland at the Amazonia Arena in Manaus. (Picture: Luis Acpsta/AFP/Getty Images) 46/133 Dzeko & Co Bosnia-Herzegovina's forward Edin Dzeko (celebrates with team-mates after Bosnia-Herzegovina's midfielder Miralem Pjanic (not seen) scored his team's second goal against Iran at the Fonte Nova Arena in Salvador. (Picture: Emmanuel Dunand/AFP/Getty Images 47/133 Strike 3 Marcos Rojo of Argentina (left) celebrates scoring his team's third goal with Ezequiel Garay during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group F match between Nigeria and Argentina at Estadio Beira-Rio in Porto Alegre, Brazil. (Picture: Jeff Gross/Getty Images) 48/133 Best of rivals Nigeria goalkeeper shares a joke with Argentina's Lionel Messi 49/133 Sheer joy Nigeria's Ahmed Musa celebrates his goal against Argentina. (Picture: Jewel Samad/AFP/Getty Images 50/133 A consoling word Iran's goalkeeper Alireza Haghighi reflects on elimination 51/133 Rock bottom Iran's midfielder Javad Nekounam and team-mates are dejected after losing to Bosnia-Herzegovina 52/133 Man of the hour Lionel Messi celebrates acoring against Nigeria 53/133 Beat the wall Lionel Messi scores the first direct free kick of the World Cup Lionel Messi scores the first direct free kick of the World Cup 54/133 Goal-den Boy Mexico's Javier Hernandez (14) celebrates scoring his side's 3rd goal during the group A World Cup soccer match between Croatia and Mexico at the Arena Pernambuco in Recife, Brazil, Monday, June 23, 2014. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar) 55/133 Group hug Mexico's players celebrate after defender Rafael Marquez (not seen) scored their team's first goal 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. Mexico won 3-1. AFP PHOTO / JAVIER SORIANOJAVIER SORIANO/AFP/Getty Images 56/133 Fred and buried Spectators cheer as Brazil's Fred (9) scores his side's third goal against Cameroon's goalkeeper Charles Itandje during the group A World Cup soccer match between Cameroon and Brazil at the Estadio Nacional in Brasilia, Brazil, Monday, June 23, 2014. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue) 57/133 Who's the man? Neymar of Brazil celebrates scoring his team's second goal and his second of the game during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group A match between Cameroon and Brazil at Estadio Nacional on June 23, 2014 in Brasilia, Brazil. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) 58/133 Gyan Tastic Asamoah Gyan of Ghana celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between Germany and Ghana at Castelao on June 21, 2014 in Fortaleza, Brazil. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) Getty 59/133 Leveller Miroslav Klose of Germany scores his team's second goal with his first touch to move level with Ronaldo as the World Cup's all-time top goalscorer. (Photo by Martin Rose/Getty Images) Getty Images 60/133 Magical Messi Argentina's forward and captain Lionel Messi (2nd L) celebrates scoring with his teammates during the Group F football match between Argentina and Iran at the Mineirao Stadium in Belo Horizonte during the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil on June 21, 2014. AFP PHOTO / ADRIAN DENNIS Getty 61/133 C'est Magnifique France's forward Olivier Giroud (top C) celebrates scoring his team's first goal as France's coach Didier Deschamps Didier Deschamps (front R) smiles during a Group E football match between Switzerland and France. (AFP PHOTO / ANNE-CHRISTINE POUJOULAT) Getty 62/133 Party time Costa Rica players dance and celebrate a 1-0 victory over Italy. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) Getty 63/133 En-Sation Enner Valencia of Ecuador celebrates scoring his team's first goal past Noel Valladares of Honduras. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) Getty 64/133 House of the flying football Japan's Atsuto Uchida is fouled by Greece's Giorgios Samaras during their 2014 World Cup Group C soccer match at the Dunas arena in Natal. (Photo: Kai Pfaffenbach/Reuters) 65/133 Going home? England fans dejected after their 2-1 loss to Uruguay at the Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo: Jeremy Selwyn) 66/133 In Luis we trust Uruguayan fans hold a giant board depicting forward Luis Suarez before the start of a Group D football match between Uruguay and England at the Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 19, 2014. AFP PHOTO / LUIS ACOSTA Uruguayan fans hold a giant board depecting Uruguay's forward Luis Suarez before the start of a Group D football match between Uruguay and England at the Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 19, 2014. AFP PHOTO / LUIS ACOS 67/133 Having a ball Colombia's midfielder James Rodriguez attempts to deflate a giant ball thrown on the pitch during a Group C football match between Colombia and Ivory Coast at the Mane Garrincha National Stadium in Brasilia during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 19, 2014. AFP PHOTO / ADRIAN DENNIS Colombia's midfielder James Rodriguez plays with a giant ball thrown on the pitch during a Group C football match between Colombia and Ivory Coast at the Mane Garrincha National Stadium in Brasilia during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 19, 2014. AFP PHOT 68/133 Zlat's a real World Cup fan Zlatan Ibrahimovic poses with World Cup mascot Fuleco after arriving in Brazil to watch the World Cup (Photo: zlatannews/Instagram) 69/133 From Colombia with love A Colombia fan enjoys the atmosphere prior to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group C match between Colombia and Cote D'Ivoire at Estadio Nacional in Brasilia, Brazil. (Photo: Gabriel Rossi/Getty Images) 70/133 Running man England captain Steven Gerrard and his teammates attend their final practice one day before their match against Uruguay in Sao Paulo. (Phoot: Damir Sagolj/Reuters) 71/133 Back of the net Cameroon's goalkeeper Charles Itandje fails to save a goal by Croatia's Mario Mandzukic during their 2014 World Cup Group A soccer match at the Amazonia arena in Manaus. (Photo: /Yves Herman/Reuters) 72/133 Off the ball Spain's Sergio Busquets reacts after missing a chance to score a goal during their 2014 World Cup Group B soccer match against Chile at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro. Spain lost 2-0 and are eliminated in the group stages as defending Champions. (Photo: Jorge Silva/Reuters) 73/133 Injury scare Bruno Martins Indi of the Netherlands is carried in a stretcher after being fouled by Australia's Tim Cahill during their 2014 World Cup Group B soccer match at the Beira Rio stadium in Porto Alegre. (Photo: Marko Djurica/Reuters) 74/133 Wonder goal Australia's Tim Cahill celebrates after scoring a goal during the 2014 World Cup Group B soccer match against Netherlands at the Beira Rio stadium in Porto Alegre. (Photo: Darren Staples/Reuters) 75/133 Messi-ing around Argentina's forward Lionel Messi laughs during a training session at "Cidade do Galo"in Vespasiano ahead their 2014 FIFA World Cup Group F football match against Iran to be held at the Mineirao Stadium. (Photo: Juan Mabromata/AFP/Getty Images) 76/133 Let's get ready to fumble Russia's Igor Akinfeev fumbles the ball to concede a goal to South Korea's Lee Keun-ho during their 2014 World Cup Group H soccer match at the Pantanal arena in Cuiaba. (Photo: Paul Hanna/Reuters) 77/133 Crowd reaction South Korean soccer fans react after Russian soccer team scored a goal against South Korea at a public viewing venue in Seoul, South Korea. (Photo: Ahn Young-joon/AP) 78/133 Huge fan A Mexican fan shows off his costume during Brazil vs Mexico at the Arena Castelao in Fortaleza, Brazil. (Photo: Andre Penne/AP) 79/133 Sticker book fans Brazilian supporters cheer for their team before the FIFA World Cup 2014 group A preliminary round match between Brazil and Mexico at the Estadio Castelao in Fortaleza, Brazil. (Photo: Georgi Licovski/EPA) 80/133 Emotional state of mind Brazil's forward Neymar reacts as Brazil's national anthem is played before a Group A football match between Brazil and Mexico in the Castelao Stadium in Fortaleza. (Photo: Vanderlei Almeida/AFP/Getty Images 81/133 Camera shy Belgium's midfielder Dries Mertens celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the Group H football match between Belgium and Algeria at the Mineirao Stadium in Belo Horizonte. Photo: Gabriel Bouys/AFP/Getty Images 82/133 King of the World Cup United States fan dressed as Elvis holds up a replica of the World Cup trophy during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between Ghana and the United States at Estadio das Dunas in Natal, Brazil. (Photo: Michael Steele/Getty Images) 83/133 Face off Ghana's John Boye left) kicks high and knocks into the face of Clint Dempsey of USA during their 2014 World Cup Group G soccer match at the Dunas arena in Natal. (Photo :Carlos Barria/Reuters) 84/133 Rush of blood to the head Pepe's moment of madness during Portugal's 4-0 defeat to Germany. Getty 85/133 Seeing red Pepe is sent off against Germany. Getty 86/133 Muller thrice Thomas Muller is congratulated by Andre Schurrle and Sami Khedira after completing his hat-trick against Portugal. Getty 87/133 Strong as an Ox England's midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain takes part in a training session at the Urca military base in Rio de Janeiro. (Photo: Ben Stansall/AFP/Getty Images) 88/133 Blonde moment Brazil's Neymar reveals a new haircut in training 89/133 Circle of life Ghana's team players gather during their team's training session at the Estadio Arena das Dunas in Natal. Ghana will face the USA in the FIFA World Cup 2014 group G preliminary round match. (Photo: Vassil Donev/EPA) 90/133 Captain fantastic Messi celebrates his wonder goal against Bosnia. GETTY 91/133 Rojo's Rabona Argentina's Rojo takes classy defending to whole new level. Getty 92/133 Room with a view The scene is set at the Maracana ahead of Argentina v Bosnia. (Photo: Clive Rose/Getty Images) 93/133 They think it's all over? Goal-line technology prevails, just, as France are awarded their second goal against Honduras. Getty 94/133 Red card Honduras midfielder Wilson Palacios is sent off after picking up two yellow cards against France. Getty 95/133 Jubilant Benzema celebrates after giving France the lead from the penalty spot against Honduras. 96/133 Super sub Admir Mehmedi scores Switzerland's equaliser within two minutes of coming on as a sub against Ecuador. Getty 97/133 Take Shaq Walter Ayovi shows the world the best way to keep Shaqiri quiet during Ecuador's match with Switzerland. Getty 98/133 Get En! Enner Valencia of Ecuador scores his team's first goal the Group E clash against Switzerland. Getty 99/133 Super Mario Balotelli puts Italy back in front after Daniel Sturridge's strike pegged them back. Getty 100/133 Danny Swagger Sturrige finishes off a wonderful England move to put Three Lions level against Italy. GETTY 101/133 Man down Veratti goes down under a challenge from Wayne Rooney. Getty 102/133 So close Sirigu's unable to reach Raheem Sterling's drive which, despite the rippling net, went agonisingly wide. Getty 103/133 Baby face Arsenal's Joel Campbell celebrates his strike against Uruguay. Getty 104/133 Bang The moment Arsenal's Joel Campbell unleashed an arrowed volley to draw Costa Rica level against Uruguay. Getty 105/133 Under pressure Cavani clenches his fist after putting Uruguay ahead from the penalty spot against Costa Rica. Getty 106/133 Overjoyed Cavani receives the love of his team-mates after putting Uruguay ahead against Costa Rica. Getty 107/133 Getting ready England fans arrive in Manaus ahead of Italy clash. MANAUS, BRAZIL - JUNE 14: England fan Sarah Jayne Hart relaxes in Praca Sao Sebastiao, in front of the Teatro Amazonas opera house, ahead of England's opening game in the FIFA World Cup on June 14, 2014 in Manaus, Brazil. Group D teams, England and Italy, 108/133 Three up Colombia celebrate their third goal against Greece, scored by James Rodriguez. Getty 109/133 Hands in the air Colombian players celebrate the goal of Colombia's defender Pablo Armero during a Group C football match between Colombia and Greece at the Mineirao Arena in Belo Horizonte (AFP PHOTO / PEDRO UGARTE) Getty 110/133 Leap of faith Robin van Persie performs an acrobatic leap to equalise for the Netherlands in their 5-1 win over Spain Getty 111/133 Football Idols Thai fans take selfies with wax figures of Steven Gerrard, Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo during a promotional event of 2014 World Cup by Madame Tussauds in Bangkok. (Photo: Athit Perawongmetha/Reuters) 112/133 Sofa so good Soccer German soccer fans watch the opening game of the soccer World Cup 2014 while sitting on sofas in the 1.FC Union stadium in Berlin. (Photo: Axel Schmidt/AP) 113/133 Forward thinking Brazil's midfielder Oscar celebrates after scoring a goal during a Group A football match against Croatia at the Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo during the 2014 FIFA World Cup . (Photo: Odd Aandersen/AFP/Getty Images) 114/133 Right said Fred? Brazil's Fred is fouled by Croatia's Dejan Lovren inside the area during their 2014 World Cup opening match at the Corinthians arena in Sao Paulo. (Photo: Paulo Whitaker/Reuters ) 115/133 Opening ceremony Singer Jennifer Lopez performs during the Opening Ceremony of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil prior to the Group A match between Brazil and Croatia at Arena de Sao Paulo. (Photo: Christopher Lee/Getty Images) 116/133 Clashes Protesters and police came to blows in Sao Paulo (Picture: Nelson Antoine/AP) 117/133 Kick-off A local boy shows off his beach football skills on Magna Praia beach on June 11, 2014 in Fortaleza, Brazil. (Photo: Michael Steele/Getty Images) 118/133 Party time England fans on the beach in Rio de Janeiro (Photo: Jeremy Selwyn 119/133 Neymar on the spot Neymar of Brazil shoots as his teammates look on during a Brazil training session ahead of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil opening match against Croatia at Arena de Sao Paulo. (Photo: Warren Little/Getty Images) 120/133 Street games Kids play soccer on a street as a police officer watches outside Independencia stadium. (Photo: Leonhard Foeger/Reuters) 121/133 World Cup gadgets A street vendor sells gadgets depicting Brazilian colours in the centre of Recife's old city. (Photo: Yves Herman/Reuters) 122/133 On me head sunshine! England's Wayne Rooney arrives for a news conference. (Photo: Darren Staples/Reuters) 123/133 Spanish blockade Spain's national soccer team practices a defensive wall during training. (Photo: Jonathan Ernst/Reuters) 124/133 Viva Argentina! An Argentinan supporter holds a flag before the start Argentina's team training session at Independencia Arena in Belo Horizonte, some 440 Km north of Rio de Janeiro. (Photo: Juan Mabromata/AFP/Getty Images 125/133 Sunset over Rio Aerial view of the Maracana stadium is seen during sunset in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The Maracana stadium will host the World Cup Final. ( Photo: Felipe Dana/AP) 126/133 Home to roost A pet rooster named Paquita Fred stands next to a replica of the World Cup trophy in front of Maracana stadium, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The 11 year old rooster wearing a cape with the colors of the Brazilian national soccer team and a medallion of the local Fluminense soccer team gets his name from Fred, the Brazilian footballer. (Photo: Leo Correa/AP) 127/133 Practice makes perfect Honduras national soccer team goalkeeper Luis Lopez during a training session at the Sport Center of Brazil, in Porto Feliz, Brazil. (Photo: Jesus Diges/EPA) 128/133 Football crazy 'Fuleco' the World Cup mascot is seen on goods at a merchandise store in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo: Clive Rose/Getty Images) 129/133 Line of defence Military police officers keep watch during a Brazil training session at Arena de Sao Paulo. (Photo: Mario Tama/Getty Images) 130/133 National colours The statue of the Christ the Redeemer is seen lit with the colours of the Brazilian flag during the changing of all 32 nations' colors participating in the FIFA World Cup Brazil 2014 atop Corcovado hill in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo: Yasuyoshi Chiba/AFP/Getty Images 131/133 Beach ball A father and his son play football on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo: Matthias Hangst/Getty Images) 132/133 The Ronaldo Fan Club A fan wears a bird costume with the name of Cristiano Ronaldo on his chest, as another stands with her upper body painted with Portugal's national colours outside the team hotel. (Photo: Reuters) 133/133 Brazilian graffiti A wall mural with the figure of Neymar seen in the street Rua Pereira Nunes in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo: Matthias Hangst/Getty Images) 1/133 Germany light up Sao Paulo Fireworks follow Mario Gotze's extra time winner as Germany seal fourth World Cup triumph. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images) Getty 2/133 I can't watch Neymar covers his eyes as Brazil suffers another heavy defeat, this time in the third-place playoff against the Netherlands. (FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP/Getty Images) Getty 3/133 Re-United? Incoming Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal asked Arjen Robben to join him at Old Trafford. AFP PHOTO / VANDERLEI ALMEIDA (Photo credit should read VANDERLEI ALMEIDA/AFP/Getty Images). Getty 4/133 Buenos Aires celebrations Argentina's fans gather around the Obelisk as they celebrate their team winning the 2014 World Cup semi-finals against the Netherlands in Buenos Aires July 9, 2014. REUTERS/Martin Acosta 5/133 Puma's on the run Argentine players react after Maxi Rodriguez scored the winning goal during a penalty shootout after extra time during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between the Netherlands and Argentina at the Itaquerao Stadium in Sao Paulo Brazil, Wednesday, July 9, 2014. Argentina defeated the Netherlands 4-2 in a penalty shootout after a 0-0 tie to advance to the finals. (AP Photo/Victor R. Caivano) 6/133 Romero joy Argentina's goalkeeper Sergio Romero celebrates after saving the ball for the second time during a penalty shoot-out at their 2014 World Cup semi-finals against the Netherlands at the Corinthians arena in Sao Paulo July 9, 2014. REUTERS/Dominic 7/133 Right way to go Argentina's goalkeeper Sergio Romero saves a penalty from Netherlands' Ron Vlaar during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between the Netherlands and Argentina at the Itaquerao Stadium in Sao Paulo Brazil, Wednesday, July 9, 2014. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner) 8/133 Final strike Jasper Cillessen of the Netherlands watches as he fails to stop the decisive penalty shot by Argentina's Maxi Rodriguez during their penalty shootout in their 2014 World Cup semi-finals at the Corinthians arena in Sao Paulo. REUTERS/Dominic Ebenbichler 9/133 Robben v Messi Arjen Robben of the Netherlands fights for the ball with Argentina's Lionel Messi during their 2014 World Cup semi-finals at the Corinthians arena in Sao Paulo July 9, 2014. REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes 10/133 Nothing to celebrate Brazil fans react during the 2014 World Cup semi-finals between Brazil and Germany at the Mineirao stadium in Belo Horizonte. (Picture: Eddie Keogh/Reuters) 11/133 Final Score A general view of the scoreboard shows the result at the end of the 2014 World Cup semi-finals between Brazil and Germany at the Mineirao stadium in Belo Horizonte. (Picture: Ruben Sprich/Reuters) 12/133 Number 6 Germany's Andre Schuerrle scores his team's sixth goal against Brazil during their 2014 World Cup semi-finals at the Mineirao stadium in Belo Horizonte. (Picture: David Gray/Reuters) 13/133 The fantastic fourth Germany's Toni Kroos (right) scores their fourth goal during their 2014 World Cup semi-finals against Brazil at the Mineirao stadium in Belo Horizonte. (Picture: Eddie Keogh/Reuters) 14/133 Luiz in tears Brazil's David Luiz reacts after they lost their 2014 World Cup semi-finals against Germany at the Mineirao stadium in Belo Horizonte. (Picture: David Gray/Reuters) David Gray/Reuters 15/133 Oranje boom The Netherlands celebrate after defeating Costa Rica in a penalty shootout during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Quarter Final match between the Netherlands and Costa Rica at Arena Fonte Nova on July 5, 2014 in Salvador, Brazil. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) GETTY 16/133 Samba sorrow A Brazil fan shows his disappointment as Argentina's forward Gonzalo Higuain celebrates with team-mates after scoring their first goal (Photo by FRANCOIS XAVIER MARIT/AFP/Getty Images) GETTY 17/133 A star is born James Rodriguez bows out of the World Cup with six goals, as Colombia are eliminated by hosts Brazil. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) Getty 18/133 Lone hero A lone USA supporter dressed as 'Captain America' sits in the stands after Belgium defeated the USA 2-1 in extra time to advance to the quarter finals during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Belgium and the USA at the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil. (Picture: Natacha Pisarenko/AP) 19/133 Belgium on top Belgium's Axel Witsel and United States' Chris Wondolowski battle for the ball during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Belgium and the USA at the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil. (Picture: Matt Dunham/AP) 20/133 Angel Heart Argentina's Angel Di Maria celebrates scoring against Switzerland during extra time in their 2014 World Cup round of 16 game at the Corinthians arena in Sao Paulo. (Picture: Ivan Alvarado/Reuters) 21/133 All aboard for Argentina Argentina soccer fans celebrate as they travel on a train towards the Corinthians arena at the Luz Station before the 2014 World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Argentina and Switzerland in Sao Paulo. (Picture: Nacho Doce/Reuters) 22/133 Down and out Algeria's forward Sofiane Feghouli reacts after losing their Round of 16 football match against Germany following extra-time at Beira-Rio Stadium in Porto Alegre. (Picture: Gabriel Bouys/AFP/Getty Images) 23/133 Ozil on target Mesut Oezil of Germany scores his team's second goal past Rais M'Bolhi of Algeria during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match between Germany and Algeria at Estadio Beira-Rio in Porto Alegre, Brazil. (Picture: Clive Rose/Getty Images) 24/133 Extra time drama Rais M'Bolhi of Algeria fails to save a shot by Andre Schuerrle of Germany (not pictured) for Germany's first goal in extra time during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match between Germany and Algeria at Estadio Beira-Rio in Porto Alegre, Brazil. (Picture by Julian Finney/Getty Images) 25/133 French joy France's fans react during a Round of 16 football match between France and Nigeria at Mane Garrincha National Stadium in Brasilia during the 2014 FIFA World Cup. (Picture: Francois Xavier Marit/AFP/Getty Images) 26/133 Own goal Joseph Yobo of Nigeria scores an own goal as goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama and Antoine Griezmann of France look on during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match between France and Nigeria at Estadio Nacional in Brasilia, Brazil. (Picture by Francois Xavier Marit - Pool/Getty Images) 27/133 Celebration's for Costa Rica Costa Rica's footballers celebrate after winning the Round of 16 football match between Costa Rica and Greece (AFP) 28/133 Navas super save Costa Rica's goalkeeper Keilor Navas saves the penalty of Theofanis Gekas (not pictured) of Greece during the penalty shootout of the FIFA World Cup 2014 round of 16 match between Costa Rica and Greece at the Arena Pernambuco in Recife, Brazil. Costa Rica won 5-3 on penalties. (Picture: Kai Foersterling/EPA) 29/133 Penalty joy for Holland Netherlands' forward Klaas-Jan Huntelaar (left) celebrates after scoring a penalty during a Round of 16 football match between Netherlands and Mexico at Castelao Stadium in Fortaleza. (Picture: Damien Meyer/AFP/Getty Images 30/133 Controversial decision Rafael Marquez of Mexico reacts after a challenge on Arjen Robben of the Netherlands resulting in a yellow card for Marquez and a penalty kick for the Netherlands (Getty Images) 31/133 Head first Ron Vlaar and Stefan De Vrij of Netherlands battles with Hector Herrera of Mexico during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match at Castelao in Fortaleza, Brazil. (Picture Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) 32/133 Rodriguez on fire Colombia's midfielder James Rodriguez celebrates scoring the 2-0 goal during the Round of 16 against Uruguay at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. (Picture: Luis Acosta/AFP/Getty Images) 33/133 Colombia net gain Colombia's James Rodriguez (10) celebrates after scoring his side's second goal past Uruguay's goalkeeper Fernando Muslera during their World Cup round of 16 soccer against Uruguay at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Colombia defeated Uruguay 2-0. (Picture: Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP) 34/133 Bench marked Diego Lugano of Uruguay is shown a yellow card while on the bench by referee Bjorn Kuipers during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil round of 16 against Colombia at Maracana in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Picture: Fabrizio Bensch - Pool/Getty Images) 35/133 Handy stuff Colombia's goalkeeper David Ospina blocks a ball by Uruguay's Maxi Pereira during the World Cup round of 16 at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Picture: Themba Hadebe/AP) 36/133 The boys from Brazil Goalkeeper of Brazil Julio Cesar is celebrated by his teammates after winning a penalty shootout during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil round of 16 match between Brazil and Chile at Estadio Mineirao in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. (Picture Jean Catuffe/Getty Images) 37/133 Playing for keeps Brazilian goalie Julio Cesar saves a shot on goal during a penalty shoot out after extra-time in the Round of 16 football match at The Mineirao Stadium in Belo Horizonte. (Picture: Gustavo Andrade/AFP/Getty Images) 38/133 On the spot Neymar of Brazil walks forward to take his penalty in the shoot-out during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match between Brazil and Chile at Estadio Mineirao in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. (Picture: Chris Brunskill Ltd/Getty Images) 39/133 Air play Chile's Mauricio Pinilla and Brazil's Luiz Gustavo battle for the ball during the World Cup round of 16 at the Mineirao Stadium in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. (Pictrure: Andre Penner/AP) 40/133 Algeria delight Algeria fans celebrate after a 1-1 draw during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group H match between Algeria and Russia at Arena da Baixada in Curitiba, Brazil. (Picture: Mike Hewitt - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images) 41/133 Man of the moment Jan Vertonghen of Belgium celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group H agsainst Korea Republic at Arena de Sao Paulo in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Picture: Clive Mason - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images) 42/133 Missed opportunities Cristiano Ronaldo reacts after missing a chance during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match against Ghana at Estadio Nacional in Brasilia, Brazil. (Picture: Dennis Grombkowski - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images) 43/133 Crowded House Germany acknowledge the fans after defeating the United States 1-0 during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil group G match between the United States and Germany at Arena Pernambuco in Recife, Brazil. (Picture: Michael Steele/Getty Images) 44/133 No score draw Ecuador's Walter Ayovi collides with France's Bacary Sagna during the group E World Cup soccer match between Ecuador and France at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Picture: Bernat Armangue/AP) 45/133 Swiss Roll-over Hoduras Switzerland's goalkeeper Diego Benaglio punches the ball away as Honduras' forward Jerry Bengtson (centre) jumps for a header during the Group E football match between Honduras and Switzerland at the Amazonia Arena in Manaus. (Picture: Luis Acpsta/AFP/Getty Images) 46/133 Dzeko & Co Bosnia-Herzegovina's forward Edin Dzeko (celebrates with team-mates after Bosnia-Herzegovina's midfielder Miralem Pjanic (not seen) scored his team's second goal against Iran at the Fonte Nova Arena in Salvador. (Picture: Emmanuel Dunand/AFP/Getty Images 47/133 Strike 3 Marcos Rojo of Argentina (left) celebrates scoring his team's third goal with Ezequiel Garay during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group F match between Nigeria and Argentina at Estadio Beira-Rio in Porto Alegre, Brazil. (Picture: Jeff Gross/Getty Images) 48/133 Best of rivals Nigeria goalkeeper shares a joke with Argentina's Lionel Messi 49/133 Sheer joy Nigeria's Ahmed Musa celebrates his goal against Argentina. (Picture: Jewel Samad/AFP/Getty Images 50/133 A consoling word Iran's goalkeeper Alireza Haghighi reflects on elimination 51/133 Rock bottom Iran's midfielder Javad Nekounam and team-mates are dejected after losing to Bosnia-Herzegovina 52/133 Man of the hour Lionel Messi celebrates acoring against Nigeria 53/133 Beat the wall Lionel Messi scores the first direct free kick of the World Cup Lionel Messi scores the first direct free kick of the World Cup 54/133 Goal-den Boy Mexico's Javier Hernandez (14) celebrates scoring his side's 3rd goal during the group A World Cup soccer match between Croatia and Mexico at the Arena Pernambuco in Recife, Brazil, Monday, June 23, 2014. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar) 55/133 Group hug Mexico's players celebrate after defender Rafael Marquez (not seen) scored their team's first goal 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. Mexico won 3-1. AFP PHOTO / JAVIER SORIANOJAVIER SORIANO/AFP/Getty Images 56/133 Fred and buried Spectators cheer as Brazil's Fred (9) scores his side's third goal against Cameroon's goalkeeper Charles Itandje during the group A World Cup soccer match between Cameroon and Brazil at the Estadio Nacional in Brasilia, Brazil, Monday, June 23, 2014. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue) 57/133 Who's the man? Neymar of Brazil celebrates scoring his team's second goal and his second of the game during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group A match between Cameroon and Brazil at Estadio Nacional on June 23, 2014 in Brasilia, Brazil. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) 58/133 Gyan Tastic Asamoah Gyan of Ghana celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between Germany and Ghana at Castelao on June 21, 2014 in Fortaleza, Brazil. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) Getty 59/133 Leveller Miroslav Klose of Germany scores his team's second goal with his first touch to move level with Ronaldo as the World Cup's all-time top goalscorer. (Photo by Martin Rose/Getty Images) Getty Images 60/133 Magical Messi Argentina's forward and captain Lionel Messi (2nd L) celebrates scoring with his teammates during the Group F football match between Argentina and Iran at the Mineirao Stadium in Belo Horizonte during the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil on June 21, 2014. AFP PHOTO / ADRIAN DENNIS Getty 61/133 C'est Magnifique France's forward Olivier Giroud (top C) celebrates scoring his team's first goal as France's coach Didier Deschamps Didier Deschamps (front R) smiles during a Group E football match between Switzerland and France. (AFP PHOTO / ANNE-CHRISTINE POUJOULAT) Getty 62/133 Party time Costa Rica players dance and celebrate a 1-0 victory over Italy. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) Getty 63/133 En-Sation Enner Valencia of Ecuador celebrates scoring his team's first goal past Noel Valladares of Honduras. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) Getty 64/133 House of the flying football Japan's Atsuto Uchida is fouled by Greece's Giorgios Samaras during their 2014 World Cup Group C soccer match at the Dunas arena in Natal. (Photo: Kai Pfaffenbach/Reuters) 65/133 Going home? England fans dejected after their 2-1 loss to Uruguay at the Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo: Jeremy Selwyn) 66/133 In Luis we trust Uruguayan fans hold a giant board depicting forward Luis Suarez before the start of a Group D football match between Uruguay and England at the Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 19, 2014. AFP PHOTO / LUIS ACOSTA Uruguayan fans hold a giant board depecting Uruguay's forward Luis Suarez before the start of a Group D football match between Uruguay and England at the Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 19, 2014. AFP PHOTO / LUIS ACOS 67/133 Having a ball Colombia's midfielder James Rodriguez attempts to deflate a giant ball thrown on the pitch during a Group C football match between Colombia and Ivory Coast at the Mane Garrincha National Stadium in Brasilia during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 19, 2014. AFP PHOTO / ADRIAN DENNIS Colombia's midfielder James Rodriguez plays with a giant ball thrown on the pitch during a Group C football match between Colombia and Ivory Coast at the Mane Garrincha National Stadium in Brasilia during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 19, 2014. AFP PHOT 68/133 Zlat's a real World Cup fan Zlatan Ibrahimovic poses with World Cup mascot Fuleco after arriving in Brazil to watch the World Cup (Photo: zlatannews/Instagram) 69/133 From Colombia with love A Colombia fan enjoys the atmosphere prior to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group C match between Colombia and Cote D'Ivoire at Estadio Nacional in Brasilia, Brazil. (Photo: Gabriel Rossi/Getty Images) 70/133 Running man England captain Steven Gerrard and his teammates attend their final practice one day before their match against Uruguay in Sao Paulo. (Phoot: Damir Sagolj/Reuters) 71/133 Back of the net Cameroon's goalkeeper Charles Itandje fails to save a goal by Croatia's Mario Mandzukic during their 2014 World Cup Group A soccer match at the Amazonia arena in Manaus. (Photo: /Yves Herman/Reuters) 72/133 Off the ball Spain's Sergio Busquets reacts after missing a chance to score a goal during their 2014 World Cup Group B soccer match against Chile at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro. Spain lost 2-0 and are eliminated in the group stages as defending Champions. (Photo: Jorge Silva/Reuters) 73/133 Injury scare Bruno Martins Indi of the Netherlands is carried in a stretcher after being fouled by Australia's Tim Cahill during their 2014 World Cup Group B soccer match at the Beira Rio stadium in Porto Alegre. (Photo: Marko Djurica/Reuters) 74/133 Wonder goal Australia's Tim Cahill celebrates after scoring a goal during the 2014 World Cup Group B soccer match against Netherlands at the Beira Rio stadium in Porto Alegre. (Photo: Darren Staples/Reuters) 75/133 Messi-ing around Argentina's forward Lionel Messi laughs during a training session at "Cidade do Galo"in Vespasiano ahead their 2014 FIFA World Cup Group F football match against Iran to be held at the Mineirao Stadium. (Photo: Juan Mabromata/AFP/Getty Images) 76/133 Let's get ready to fumble Russia's Igor Akinfeev fumbles the ball to concede a goal to South Korea's Lee Keun-ho during their 2014 World Cup Group H soccer match at the Pantanal arena in Cuiaba. (Photo: Paul Hanna/Reuters) 77/133 Crowd reaction South Korean soccer fans react after Russian soccer team scored a goal against South Korea at a public viewing venue in Seoul, South Korea. (Photo: Ahn Young-joon/AP) 78/133 Huge fan A Mexican fan shows off his costume during Brazil vs Mexico at the Arena Castelao in Fortaleza, Brazil. (Photo: Andre Penne/AP) 79/133 Sticker book fans Brazilian supporters cheer for their team before the FIFA World Cup 2014 group A preliminary round match between Brazil and Mexico at the Estadio Castelao in Fortaleza, Brazil. (Photo: Georgi Licovski/EPA) 80/133 Emotional state of mind Brazil's forward Neymar reacts as Brazil's national anthem is played before a Group A football match between Brazil and Mexico in the Castelao Stadium in Fortaleza. (Photo: Vanderlei Almeida/AFP/Getty Images 81/133 Camera shy Belgium's midfielder Dries Mertens celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the Group H football match between Belgium and Algeria at the Mineirao Stadium in Belo Horizonte. Photo: Gabriel Bouys/AFP/Getty Images 82/133 King of the World Cup United States fan dressed as Elvis holds up a replica of the World Cup trophy during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between Ghana and the United States at Estadio das Dunas in Natal, Brazil. (Photo: Michael Steele/Getty Images) 83/133 Face off Ghana's John Boye left) kicks high and knocks into the face of Clint Dempsey of USA during their 2014 World Cup Group G soccer match at the Dunas arena in Natal. (Photo :Carlos Barria/Reuters) 84/133 Rush of blood to the head Pepe's moment of madness during Portugal's 4-0 defeat to Germany. Getty 85/133 Seeing red Pepe is sent off against Germany. Getty 86/133 Muller thrice Thomas Muller is congratulated by Andre Schurrle and Sami Khedira after completing his hat-trick against Portugal. Getty 87/133 Strong as an Ox England's midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain takes part in a training session at the Urca military base in Rio de Janeiro. (Photo: Ben Stansall/AFP/Getty Images) 88/133 Blonde moment Brazil's Neymar reveals a new haircut in training 89/133 Circle of life Ghana's team players gather during their team's training session at the Estadio Arena das Dunas in Natal. Ghana will face the USA in the FIFA World Cup 2014 group G preliminary round match. (Photo: Vassil Donev/EPA) 90/133 Captain fantastic Messi celebrates his wonder goal against Bosnia. GETTY 91/133 Rojo's Rabona Argentina's Rojo takes classy defending to whole new level. Getty 92/133 Room with a view The scene is set at the Maracana ahead of Argentina v Bosnia. (Photo: Clive Rose/Getty Images) 93/133 They think it's all over? Goal-line technology prevails, just, as France are awarded their second goal against Honduras. Getty 94/133 Red card Honduras midfielder Wilson Palacios is sent off after picking up two yellow cards against France. Getty 95/133 Jubilant Benzema celebrates after giving France the lead from the penalty spot against Honduras. 96/133 Super sub Admir Mehmedi scores Switzerland's equaliser within two minutes of coming on as a sub against Ecuador. Getty 97/133 Take Shaq Walter Ayovi shows the world the best way to keep Shaqiri quiet during Ecuador's match with Switzerland. Getty 98/133 Get En! Enner Valencia of Ecuador scores his team's first goal the Group E clash against Switzerland. Getty 99/133 Super Mario Balotelli puts Italy back in front after Daniel Sturridge's strike pegged them back. Getty 100/133 Danny Swagger Sturrige finishes off a wonderful England move to put Three Lions level against Italy. GETTY 101/133 Man down Veratti goes down under a challenge from Wayne Rooney. Getty 102/133 So close Sirigu's unable to reach Raheem Sterling's drive which, despite the rippling net, went agonisingly wide. Getty 103/133 Baby face Arsenal's Joel Campbell celebrates his strike against Uruguay. Getty 104/133 Bang The moment Arsenal's Joel Campbell unleashed an arrowed volley to draw Costa Rica level against Uruguay. Getty 105/133 Under pressure Cavani clenches his fist after putting Uruguay ahead from the penalty spot against Costa Rica. Getty 106/133 Overjoyed Cavani receives the love of his team-mates after putting Uruguay ahead against Costa Rica. Getty 107/133 Getting ready England fans arrive in Manaus ahead of Italy clash. MANAUS, BRAZIL - JUNE 14: England fan Sarah Jayne Hart relaxes in Praca Sao Sebastiao, in front of the Teatro Amazonas opera house, ahead of England's opening game in the FIFA World Cup on June 14, 2014 in Manaus, Brazil. Group D teams, England and Italy, 108/133 Three up Colombia celebrate their third goal against Greece, scored by James Rodriguez. Getty 109/133 Hands in the air Colombian players celebrate the goal of Colombia's defender Pablo Armero during a Group C football match between Colombia and Greece at the Mineirao Arena in Belo Horizonte (AFP PHOTO / PEDRO UGARTE) Getty 110/133 Leap of faith Robin van Persie performs an acrobatic leap to equalise for the Netherlands in their 5-1 win over Spain Getty 111/133 Football Idols Thai fans take selfies with wax figures of Steven Gerrard, Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo during a promotional event of 2014 World Cup by Madame Tussauds in Bangkok. (Photo: Athit Perawongmetha/Reuters) 112/133 Sofa so good Soccer German soccer fans watch the opening game of the soccer World Cup 2014 while sitting on sofas in the 1.FC Union stadium in Berlin. (Photo: Axel Schmidt/AP) 113/133 Forward thinking Brazil's midfielder Oscar celebrates after scoring a goal during a Group A football match against Croatia at the Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo during the 2014 FIFA World Cup . (Photo: Odd Aandersen/AFP/Getty Images) 114/133 Right said Fred? Brazil's Fred is fouled by Croatia's Dejan Lovren inside the area during their 2014 World Cup opening match at the Corinthians arena in Sao Paulo. (Photo: Paulo Whitaker/Reuters ) 115/133 Opening ceremony Singer Jennifer Lopez performs during the Opening Ceremony of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil prior to the Group A match between Brazil and Croatia at Arena de Sao Paulo. (Photo: Christopher Lee/Getty Images) 116/133 Clashes Protesters and police came to blows in Sao Paulo (Picture: Nelson Antoine/AP) 117/133 Kick-off A local boy shows off his beach football skills on Magna Praia beach on June 11, 2014 in Fortaleza, Brazil. (Photo: Michael Steele/Getty Images) 118/133 Party time England fans on the beach in Rio de Janeiro (Photo: Jeremy Selwyn 119/133 Neymar on the spot Neymar of Brazil shoots as his teammates look on during a Brazil training session ahead of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil opening match against Croatia at Arena de Sao Paulo. (Photo: Warren Little/Getty Images) 120/133 Street games Kids play soccer on a street as a police officer watches outside Independencia stadium. (Photo: Leonhard Foeger/Reuters) 121/133 World Cup gadgets A street vendor sells gadgets depicting Brazilian colours in the centre of Recife's old city. (Photo: Yves Herman/Reuters) 122/133 On me head sunshine! England's Wayne Rooney arrives for a news conference. (Photo: Darren Staples/Reuters) 123/133 Spanish blockade Spain's national soccer team practices a defensive wall during training. (Photo: Jonathan Ernst/Reuters) 124/133 Viva Argentina! An Argentinan supporter holds a flag before the start Argentina's team training session at Independencia Arena in Belo Horizonte, some 440 Km north of Rio de Janeiro. (Photo: Juan Mabromata/AFP/Getty Images 125/133 Sunset over Rio Aerial view of the Maracana stadium is seen during sunset in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The Maracana stadium will host the World Cup Final. ( Photo: Felipe Dana/AP) 126/133 Home to roost A pet rooster named Paquita Fred stands next to a replica of the World Cup trophy in front of Maracana stadium, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The 11 year old rooster wearing a cape with the colors of the Brazilian national soccer team and a medallion of the local Fluminense soccer team gets his name from Fred, the Brazilian footballer. (Photo: Leo Correa/AP) 127/133 Practice makes perfect Honduras national soccer team goalkeeper Luis Lopez during a training session at the Sport Center of Brazil, in Porto Feliz, Brazil. (Photo: Jesus Diges/EPA) 128/133 Football crazy 'Fuleco' the World Cup mascot is seen on goods at a merchandise store in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo: Clive Rose/Getty Images) 129/133 Line of defence Military police officers keep watch during a Brazil training session at Arena de Sao Paulo. (Photo: Mario Tama/Getty Images) 130/133 National colours The statue of the Christ the Redeemer is seen lit with the colours of the Brazilian flag during the changing of all 32 nations' colors participating in the FIFA World Cup Brazil 2014 atop Corcovado hill in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo: Yasuyoshi Chiba/AFP/Getty Images 131/133 Beach ball A father and his son play football on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo: Matthias Hangst/Getty Images) 132/133 The Ronaldo Fan Club A fan wears a bird costume with the name of Cristiano Ronaldo on his chest, as another stands with her upper body painted with Portugal's national colours outside the team hotel. (Photo: Reuters) 133/133 Brazilian graffiti A wall mural with the figure of Neymar seen in the street Rua Pereira Nunes in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo: Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)

Rodriguez became Colombia’s most expensive ever player by moving from Porto to the Ligue Un club last summer for around £35m, but could probably command even more after the World Cup.

There have already been murmurs from France he would have been open to a move before the tournament, and tentative recent interest from Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United could become much more serious.

Right now, Rodriguez’s immediate interests involve pushing Columbia so much further in this World Cup. They could also make history. The South American side have never got beyond the second round, and only reached that stage once, in 1990.

Now, Uruguay block their path. Luis Suarez is likely to be missing. Rodriguez will be centre stage.

It said much that, by the end of a group in which Colombia won all of their games, no-one was mentioning the injured Radamel Falcao. There’s a new star.