2014 FIFA World Cup Group B

Group B of the 2014 FIFA World Cup consisted of both finalists of the previous World Cup in Spain (defending champions), the Netherlands (previous runners-up), Chile, and Australia. Play began on 13 June and ended on 23 June 2014. The Netherlands and Chile progressed to the knockout stage, while Australia and Spain were eliminated after suffering two defeats in their opening two matches. Chile were eliminated by hosts Brazil in the round of 16 on penalties, while the Netherlands made their way to the semi-finals in which they lost to eventual runners-up Argentina, also on penalties. The Netherlands won the match for third place with a convincing 3–0 victory against Brazil.

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