When even we at UK Socca are running out of superlatives for the World Cup 2019, then you know it has gripped not just the nation but the whole planet.

The knockout stages began last night, with some truly thrilling action – as what seemed like everyone in Rethymno was clamouring for a glimpse of the action.

Those that were lucky enough to be packed into the Leisure Leagues Stadium as the last 16 battled it out witnessed something unbelievably special.

Here’s what we know.

Last years runners up, Poland, the hosts, Greece and England are all through. They are joined by newboys, Mexico, who continued their incredible performance so far, will be hoping to continue making waves

The remaining second round games takes place today, before the mouth-watering quarter-finals start. Find out if Scotland can join England a little later.

The Stadium will be packed to bursting point again when Greece play England in the first of them, then Poland play Mexico.

Find out who will join them, only on www.soccafederation.com where we will have live updates all the way to the end, as the tournament that everyone in the world is watching, finishes tomorrow night.

Plus don’t forget, if you miss any of the action, let Emma Jones of the BBC guide you through. Here is yesterday’s highlights show.