Lahm marks Saphir Taider during Germany's 2-1 win over Algeria.
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Low: Lahm staying in midfield

Germany captain Philipp Lahm will not revert to a full-back position for Friday's FIFA World Cup quarter-final, says coach Joachim Low.

Neymar celebrates after Brazil's victory over Chile.
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Neymar fit and raring to go

Brazil striker Neymar has brushed off any injury concerns ahead of his country's FIFA World Cup quarter-final against Colombia.

Wilmots celebrates with his team after Belgium's 2-1 victory over USA.
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Wilmots relieved to progress

Belgium coach Marc Wilmots was scared late in his team's win over the United States, but feels they deserved to advance.

Howard looks on during USA's 2-1 loss to Belgium.
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Howard: It's heartbreaking

United States goalkeeper Tim Howard could not hide his devastation after his team was eliminated from the FIFA World Cup on Tuesday.

Belgium players celebrate after Kevin De Bruyne opened the scoring against USA.
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Belgium through after downing brave USA

Belgium secured their first FIFA World Cup quarter-final berth since 1986 with a pulsating 2-1 extra-time win over United States.

Gonzalez challenges Giorgos Samaras during Costa Rica's victory over Greece.
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We've let the world know about Costa Rica - Gonzalez

Giancarlo Gonzalez says Costa Rica have achieved their FIFA World Cup goal of alerting a wider audience to their country's football.

Argentinian players celebrate after Di Maria broke the deadlock.
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Di Maria hails squad effort as Argentina squeak through

Match-winner Angel di Maria shared the plaudits after Argentina battled past Switzerland 1-0 to reach the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals.

Lichtsteiner challenges Ezequiel Lavezzi during Switzerland's loss to Argentina.
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Lichtsteiner holds hands up as Swiss bow out

Crestfallen full-back Stephan Lichtsteiner took his share of the blame as Switzerland suffered FIFA World Cup heartbreak against Argentina.

Di Maria celebrates after scoring the winner against Switzerland.
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Argentina leave it late to break Swiss hearts

Angel di Maria made up for a poor display by firing Argentina into the FIFA World Cup last eight with a 1-0 extra-time win over Switzerland.

The USA team in training ahead of their knockout clash with Belgium.
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USA to use Portugal blueprint versus Belgium

The United States' strong performance against Portugal could provide the blueprint to defeat Belgium, according to Brad Davis and Clint Dempsey.

Substitute Andre Schuerrle gave Germany a crucial lead in extra-time against Algeria.
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Schurrle helps Germany past Algeria

Germany were given a major scare before beating Algeria 2-1 in extra-time to book a FIFA World Cup quarter-final meeting with France.

Uruguay striker Luis Suarez's reaction after biting Italy's Giorgio Chiellini.
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Suarez apologises for bite

Uruguay forward Luis Suarez has apologised for biting Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini at the FIFA World Cup, vowing never to repeat the action.

France's Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba celebrates scoring against Nigeria.
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Pogba breaks Nigerian hearts in Brasilia

Nigeria goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama went from hero to zero as his error helped France to a 2-0 FIFA World Cup last-16 triumph.

Dutch attacker Arjen Robben skips a tackle from Mexico's Rafael Marquez.
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Robben defends comments over diving

Arjen Robben has defended his candid comments regarding allegations of diving in Netherlands' dramatic 2-1 win over Mexico on Sunday.

Santos reacts during Greece's loss to Costa Rica.
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Santos proud of Greece's World Cup display

Outgoing coach Fernando Santos has underlined his pride at Greece's efforts in the FIFA World Cup.