World Cup Schedule Day 9:
Italy v Costa Rica - 5pm on BBC One
Switzerland v France - 8pm on ITV
Honduras v Ecuador - 11pm on ITV
Match of the Day: Italy v Costa Rica
We're all Italian today. England fans will be keeping their fingers crossed that the Italians can trample over Costa Rica tonight and keep England's dreams of a second round spot alive.
Italian striker Mario Balotelli has vowed to do his best for England (in an exchange for a kiss from the Queen) and the eccentric forward will probably make it worthwhile watching this game, regardless of how the result goes for England.
Costa Rica are the dark horses in this group and after being written off before the tournament, now look a decent bet to get through to the last 16. Don't expect them to roll over for the Italians and make things any easier for nervous England fans.
Punditry Bingo Watch: "The mathematicians are the only people who can save England now."
One to Watch: Pirlo. He's such a beautiful player to watch. Enjoy him while you can. It will be his last World Cup.
Sound like you know what you're talking about down the pub: The Italians rarely win two group games in a row at major tournaments. We're doomed.
Digital Spy prediction: Italy 1 - 1 Costa Rica
