The Greek community of Astoria, NY was extremely elated over Greece’s win at yesterday’s World Cup game. Greece beat the Ivory Coast by 2-1, after not gaining any points in its first two games in Brazil. For the first time ever, Greece has advanced to the round of 16 national teams!

United States National Team soccer star Kyle Beckerman is married to Greek-American Kate Pappas.

Greek National Team player Costas Mitroglou, who was injured during Thursday's World Cup game against Japan, will participate in the nation's final match.