Spain squeeze past Paraguay to secure first semi-final
Late Villa winner keeps European champions on course for first World Cup
Quarter-finals
Germany put on masterclass to obliterate Argentina 4-0
Klose double helps Germany hit four again to strike fear into the rest of the competitors
Uruguay vs Ghana – South Americans extinguish African hopes
Uruguay now face Holland in semi-finals to make it to first final since 1950
Paraguay vs Spain – teams announced
Spain go with same eleven while Paraguay make six changes
Argentina vs Germany – teams announced
No changes for either team as Messi and Maradona plot Lahm and co's downfall
Argentina vs Germany – expect a goal glut as rivalry is resumed
Freescoring forwards and dodgy defenders could mean a high-octane humdinger
Paraguay vs Spain – Spain hot favourites to progress
Paraguay would need to pull out a shock in excess of Dutch proportions
Germany profile – firepower could compensate for frail defence
Attacking options paper over defensive cracks ahead of Argentina tie
Spain profile – Iniesta the clock that keeps La Roja ticking
Midfield maestro is back to his best after injury and can unlock Paraguay's defence
Uruguay vs Ghana – Tabarez hoping to stifle Black Stars
Both Tabarez and Rajevac will approach quarter-final with caution
Holland vs Brazil – teams announced
Brazil recall Melo as Holland are unchanged for huge quarter-final
Will Ghana provide the traditional World Cup Quarter Final upset?
Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina and Spain are the favourites, but history might beg to differ
Dutch victory could spark huge profits from Fantastic Fourfolds
Special markets offer plenty of value on wins for Holland and Germany
Daily doubles offer top value on Robinho and Suarez to strike
Backing South American strikers could reap huge quarter-final rewards
Uruguay vs Ghana – Forlan and Suarez plot Black Stars’ plight
Without Mensah, Ghana could fall short against mighty Uruguay strikers
Holland vs Brazil – Oranjes to be unlucky again
Fans expecting a footballing feast could be disappointed by a tactical battle
Knowing the referees should give you upperhand
By analysing their track records for brandishing cards, referees' reactions can be predicted
Goals could flow for Spain and Uruguay at high altitude
Johannesburg stadia statistically highest-scoring quarter-final venues
Paraguay profile – goals absent but defence near unbreakable
With four top strikers it's surprising that Paraguay have only bagged three times so far
Argentina profile – unsung heroes give Maradona the edge
Much depends on Mascherano as Argentina take on Germany for semi-final berth
Expect the beast that is penalties to bear its lethal fangs in quarters
There has been at least one shootout at this stage since 1986
Brazil win and Uruguay draw could be the daily specials to back
Recent form suggests Brazil-Holland and Uruguay-Ghana will be low-scoring
It pays to know how the Golden Ball is awarded
History shows that losing finalists provide more Best Player winners than you might think
Injuries disrupt Brazil and Uruguay quarter-final preparations
Uruguay lose Godin, while Alves will deputise for Brazil's injured Elano
Last chance to get some value out of winners market
With Argentina meeting Germany on Saturday, both are available to win the cup at tempting prices
Brazil profile – Dunga’s men favourites for more than one reason
Strong at the back, classy in midfield and selectively devastating up front - Brazil have it all
Uruguay profile – mean defence and potent poachers a deadly mix
Star strikers Suarez and Forlan will be backed up by formidable defence against Ghana
Holland profile – Oranjes have depth for fruitful campaign
Peel away the first team layer and you find youthful, high quality back-up