Brazil 0 - 1 France Thierry Henry's second-half goal was enough to put a Zidane-inspired France through to the semi-finals and send Ronaldinho packing. Minute-by-minute report

Carlos calls time on Brazil After his team's exit, Roberto Carlos has quit international football and called on his fellow thirtysomethings to join him. Parreira takes flak for Brazil exit

Brazil 3 - 0 Ghana
Ronaldo became the World Cup's all-time leading scorer but Brazil's failings were there for all to see.
Minute-by-minute report
Ghana blame referee

Japan 1 - 4 Brazil
Ronaldo finally decided to turn up, scoring two to put Japan to the sword and equal Gerd Müller's goalscoring record.
Minute-by-minute report

Brazil 2 - 0 Australia
Brazil were grateful to second-half goals from Adriano and Fred as the Aussies rued missed chances.
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Brazil 1 - 0 Croatia
A moment of magic from Kaka got the holders off to a cagey start against a solid Croatian outfit.
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I'm sick of Brazil
Cut through the samba-in-the-soul marketing hogwash and the team's no great shakes, says Paul MacInnes.
All they're cracked up to be?
Tostao sees frailties in 2006

Fred's dad and the blog of blogs
Fred may have scored Brazil's fastest ever World Cup goal but it's his dad who's the hero back home, writes Alex Bellos.
Brazil are right on track for title
Adriano wants to punish Italy

Popcorn is pride of Vila Cruzeiro
In the shantytown where Adriano grew up, writes Tom Philips, no one has forgotten the shy boy who became a star.

Introducing ... Brazil
Read more about the boys from Brazil in the Guardian's exhaustive guide.
Observer guide to Brazil

More stats than you can shake a tambourine at
Vital statistics: Everything - yes every single thing - you need to know. Results, group tables, squad stats ... the works. If you can't find it in here, it's not worth looking for.

Office party kit
Bunting, badges ... and Ronaldinho as you've never seen him before. Download your office World Cup supporters' kit here!