Group stage done – the knockouts kick off tonight! NEW

World Cup update: last group games wrapped, now it's win-or-go-home

The group stage is history – and last night handed out tipping points one more time: Panama 0–2 England – yes, England finally found the net, and after that 0–0 snoozefest against Ghana, they even managed two. Algeria 3–3 Austria, a six-goal spectacle that leaves everyone who tipped a clear winner empty-handed. Argentina take care of business with a 3–1 over Jordan (Messi involved, of course), Croatia edge Ghana 2–1, DR Congo beat Uzbekistan 3–1, and Colombia and Portugal play out a 0–0 – goalless, but consequential.

And now it gets serious: tonight (9 pm, Los Angeles) South Africa – Canada open the Round of 32. From here on it's knockout mode – no way back, every pick counts. Small but important note: in the knockouts you tip the result after 90 minutes; if you go for a draw, also tip extra time/penalties and the winner – up to 6 points per match. Tomorrow the big one for us: Germany – Paraguay (Monday, 10:30 pm) in Boston, plus Brazil – Japan (7 pm). Don't forget your picks – or fate will pick for you. ⚽