Quarter Finals - France vs Germany (17:00 BST) & Brazil vs Colombia (21:00 BST)

[ReggaeBwoy]

Schurrle not starting is a disgrace.

Brazil also nailed on to win the later match, they've beaten every team starting with 'C' so far

As annoying as it is, he is an excellent option of the bench.

[JD nawrat]

Due to my awful sleeping patterns I was able to watch the South American qualifiers (not much else on TV that time of day) - only reason I was able to watch them

The CONMEBOL qualifies were shown on British TV? I wish I knew this

[JD nawrat]

I can see Griezmann/Benzema/Valbuena catching Neuer out if he plays as a sweeper keeper - the three of them are all very quick and will be able to nick in ahead of him, drawing fouls and maybe even scoring.

Realistically I see this going all the way to penalties, but if I had to choose a winner in 90 minutes I'd edge it to France, because they've looked more complete thus far and their counter-attacking ability is phenomenal.

[darren1983]

The CONMEBOL qualifies were shown on British TV? I wish I knew this

Streaming only I think (only way I've watched them anyway)

[JD nawrat]

Lahm at RB at last! Should be a good performance for German for this alone... although who is playing the holding role I'm not sure. Khedira not disciplined enough and Schweini is wasted there.

e: @Darren - I see! Still, wish I'd realised

[darren1983]

This could be the best game of this world cup - I hope it lives up to that

[RubenJ]

Mertesacker on the bench. Germany might have a chance then.

[JD nawrat]

What does FIFA expect to happen with the captains speaking before KO? Not going to have any effect on racism at all

"You dirty foreign- oh wait a minute, Lahm told me not to be bad to you... sorry mate. Pint?"

[Noob21]

Lahm is a little bit taller than the kid in front of him

[Razzler]

FIFA are totally, totally against these things, ok

Now you guys go out there and try to deceive the ref. Any racist talk and you'll find yourself on the end of a stiff 600 francs fine!

[JD nawrat]

**** off FIFA with your ******** statements and pictures. Give us football.

[JD nawrat]

This Germany side is going to have very little width... only really Lahm going to be in a good position for crossing - Howedes not even a left back, Ozil will want to cut inside, Muller will want to get into the box or thereabouts...

[SOStriker]

**** off FIFA with your ******** statements and pictures. Give us football.

Really? I know it's all a bit forced, but does it really need that kind of reaction?

[Pukey]

This could be the best game of this world cup - I hope it lives up to that

So could Brazil Colombia, should be a brilliant day of football.

[Leppard]

So psyched for this game (France vs Germany). Supporting Germany and Colombia today.

[craigcwwe]

Nearly 1-0 to France there. Benzema should have done better.

[JD nawrat]

Really? I know it's all a bit forced, but does it really need that kind of reaction?

TBF, bull crap isn't really a harsh word. It describes how I feel the statements and pictures are - they are total ******** imo.

e: so no, my reaction wasn't forced.

[JD nawrat]

Valbuena is looking very lively and dangerous. Love that little man

[Noob21]

should've passed it faster

[Leppard]

That ball over the top... if Germany actually conceded there, I'd laugh.

[JD nawrat]

Why didn't Loew play Boateng at left back (where has had played many times before and knows the position) and Howedes at CB (the only position he knows)? :confused:

[Noob21]

Hummels you bvb beast

[JD nawrat]

Hummels!

[Leppard]

Hummels <3 <3 <3

[craigcwwe]

1-0 Germany, great cross from Kroos and a great header from Hummels.

[Noob21]

Same kind of header he did against FC money in 2011

[georginho_juventusygr]

Gooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooal! Booo!

[noikeee]

Goal Germany!

This has been a very open first 15 minutes! France could've scored just before...

[JD nawrat]

Awful defending from Varane, lets Hummels bully him

[dudge7]

Great header tbf.

[craigcwwe]

Watching the replays and Varane has got to do better there, Hummels just roughed him up far too easily.

[sean_oc16]

Nice work by Hummels to get the space from Varane then a top header past Lloris.

[darren1983]

So could Brazil Colombia, should be a brilliant day of football.

Indeed mate, been looking forward to this for the past couple of days.

[JD nawrat]

Haha, just saw what the freekick was given for. Pathetic from Pogba.

[craigcwwe]

Nueur just casually spraying the ball out wide.

[Guest]

Is Valbuena getting a move because of the WC or has he been good for Marseille this season?

[JD nawrat]

Is Valbuena getting a move because of the WC or has he been good for Marseille this season?

He's been good for Marseille, yeah. But he's also had a great WC so far imo, France's best player.

[noikeee]

Is Valbuena getting a move because of the WC or has he been good for Marseille this season?

He's getting a move?

[Noob21]

Is Valbuena getting a move because of the WC or has he been good for Marseille this season?

He's 29 and honestly his form for club won't have give 20mil transfers. He's the kind of player who's tops for his club but not world class

[craigcwwe]

Commentator just said that Bielsa doesn't rate/want Valbuena next season.

Fiorentina apparently interested.

[aiston]

Another game, same old Ozil, passing to the opposition.

[Guest]

He's getting a move?

Well the it's been said by both Lineker and the commentator on BBC that Bielsa is not wanting him on the team.

[Noob21]

Debuchy living dangerously

[craigcwwe]

Oh Klose.

[noikeee]

Commentator just said that Bielsa doesn't rate/want Valbuena next season.

Fiorentina apparently interested.

I know Bielsa's mad but that's just plain bizarre... why would you want to get rid of your best player?

[Noob21]

Muller clatters to everyone like an idiot

[darren1983]

Cheating Germans

[Noob21]

Sad pretty French girl

[JD nawrat]

Hope everybody else voted Costa Rica just to **** with the BBC's poll?

[aiston]

The French girl.