We are into the World Cup knockout stages and the excitement levels are building in Russia.

The hosts kicked off today’s Round of 16 ties by stunning 2010 winners Spain 4-3 on penalties after they drew 1-1 after extra time.

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Then in the late match, Croatia and Denmark served up their own penalty shoot-out, and despite Danish goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel saving three penalties, his side still lost 4-3 on penalty kicks.

We’ll be bringing you all of the colour, passion and action from day 17 of the World Cup here.