World Cup Diary: The Netherlands 2, Denmark 0, news hot

MONDAY (June 14):

* Netherlands vs. Denmark, 1:30 pm (7:30 am EST)
* Japan vs. Cameroon, 4 pm (10 am EST)
* Italy vs. Paraguay, 8:30 pm (2:30 pm EST)

The best team to play today is the Netherlands, which ESPN’s World Soccer Index ranks No. 5 worldwide. With Robin van Persie, Arjen Robben, and Wesley Sniejder, the Netherlands has an attacking triumvirate to rival No. 1 Brazil and No. 4 Argentina, says Africa Monitor writer Steve Bloomfield. "If all three can keep fit for the duration of the tournament, this could be Holland's moment."