Argentina 1, Iran 0; Germany 2, Ghana 2; Nigeria 1, Bosnia and Herzegovina 0

Tragedy for the Bosnians and Herzegovinians. A goal by Edin Džeko was wrongly disallowed. The Nigerians scored, killed time, and won. The Europeans were eliminated. …

Against Argentina, the Iranians had the better chances — and then Messi made a wondergoal. …

In the most thrilling match so far, the Ghanaians led late. My heart sank when the Germans brought on Miroslav Klose. I knew that he would score.