Ghana profile – solid foundations can pave the way for progress
Ghana's impressive defensive form could see them edge Uruguay in quarter-finals
Quarter-finals
Uruguay dare to dream of winning third World Cup
Uruguay look beyond Ghana in last eight and target final glory
Holland inspired by Total Football tradition in bid to beat Brazil
Dutch hope to repeat their 1974 win over Brazil in crunch last eight tie
Ghana bidding to rewrite history with a win against Uruguay
Black Stars can become first African team to reach semi-finals
Which African nation will go furthest on home continent soil?
A Ghana victory makes them favourites, but hosts South Africa should not be overlooked
Bad news for Spain, European Champions rarely win World Cups
Spain will be looking to emulate the victorious West Germans from 1974
Portugal call for Pepe to solidify their World Cup hopes
Real Madrid defender passed fit as Portugal warm up with win over Cameroon
Paraguay announce a final squad primed to cause a surprise
Unknown quantities Lucas Barrios and Cristian Riveros on the plane and ready to shock
Gerrard injury scare calls into question captaincy back-up
Who would captain England in the absence of Rio Ferdinand and Liverpool midfielder?
Can South Africa’s momentum carry them to the quarter-finals?
Hosts’ unbeaten run can be the foundation for their march to the last eight
Penalty heartbreak beckons Fabio Capello’s unlucky England
England are 3/1 to go out on penalties, but shoot-out misery should be prepared for by all
Holland will blend defence with attack to cause a surprise
Glittering attacking line-up will see a charge to latter stages
World Cup quarter finals
Port Elizabeth will host the first World Cup quarter final three weeks after the tournament begins