World Cup 2014 Open Thread: Day 9

The World Cup rolls on with another slate of matches today. Following some uninspired performances from yesterday's closers, Greece and Japan, today's matches should be intriguing ones, particularly the morning match between Italy and Costa Rica as they vie for control of Group D.

This is your all-purpose World Cup open thread. Drop in to make some predictions, talk about the games, or anything else World Cup related.

Today's Games

Italy vs. Costa Rica

Group D

Watch it on: ESPN

Kick off: 9:00 AM PT at Arena Pernambuco in Recife

Switzerland vs. France

Group E

Watch it on: ESPN

Kick off: 12:00 PM PT at Arena Fonte Nova in Savlador

Honduras vs. Ecuador

Group E

Watch it on: ESPN

Kick off: 3:00 PM PT at Arena da Baixada in Curitiba

World Cup Resources

Make sure to check out SB Nation's World Cup preview.

The Timbers Army have put together a guide to watching the World Cup in Portland.

Head to the source at FIFA.com for the full match schedule. (Be sure to hit "Change to your time".)