BRAZIL
* Played 4 Won 2 Drawn 2 Lost 0 Goals For 8 Goals Against 3
* Top scorer: Neymar 4 goals
Hosts Brazil have failed to convince in their four matches. Concerns centre on the form of striker Fred, midfielder Paulinho and their defence, while the squad are feeling the pressure of an expectant nation demanding a sixth World Cup and first at home. Brazil haven’t lost a competitive home match since 1975.
COLOMBIA
*P 4 W 4 GF 11 GA 2
* Top scorer: James Rodriguez 5
The form team with four wins from four and boasting top scorer James Rodriguez. A first quarterfinal has been achieved through zippy counter attacks led by Rodriguez and winger Juan Cuadrado. A true test will come against Brazil, who they have beaten only twice in 25 games and not since 1991.
FRANCE
* P 4 W 3 D 1 GF 10 A 2
* Top scorer: Karim Benzema 3 goals
France started with a 3-0 defeat of Honduras and 5-2 thrashing of Switzerland leading to their title odds shortening. The midfield pair of Paul Pogba and Blaise Matuidi complement Mathieu Valbuena and Yohan Cabaye.
GERMANY
* P 4 W 3 D 1 GF 9 GA 3
* Top scorer: Thomas Mueller 4 goals
Despite being ravaged by injuries before the tournament, Germany have made it through to the last-eight for a 16th consecutive time. Mueller bagged a hat-trick in a 4-0 demolition of Portugal but it has been a struggle in their three games since, with Ghana, the USA and Algeria all causing problems.
NETHERLANDS
* P 4 W 4 GF 12 GA 4
* Top scorers: Arjen Robben and Robin van Persie both 3
The Dutch blew the Cup wide open by humbling Spain 5-1 in their opener with Robben and van Persie bagging doubles. Three victories have followed since but with less conviction. The bravery of the coach and the flexibility of the squad to switch mid-match has stood out.
COSTA RICA
* P 4 W 2 D 2 GF 5 GA 2
* Top scorer: Bryan Ruiz 2 goals
The surprise package of the last eight, the Ticos run to the quarterfinals for the first time has been built on a sturdy back five that has dumbfounded three former champions already and poured scorn on pre-tournament predictions of woe. The Costa Rican defence, who have only conceded once in their four matches, is aided by Celso Borges, who provides an intimidating shield.
ARGENTINA
* P 4 W 4 GF 7 GA 3
* Top scorer: Lionel Messi 4 goals
Four wins and four goals for Lionel Messi have Argentina en route for a first World Cup triumph since 1986, but the statistics mask their struggles. While Messi has flourished, the same can’t be said for their other attacking threats. Gonzalo Higuain has yet to score, while Sergio Aguero has already gone home because of injury. Angel Di Maria was guilty of giving the ball away routinely against the Swiss before his goal.
BELGIUM
* P 4 W 4 GF 6 GA 2
* Top scorer: Six players with one goal
The highly-touted Belgium line-up is slowly getting into gear ahead of a QF clash with Argentina. Three sluggish group stage wins were followed by a far more impressive display against the US in a last-16 clash. However, the 2-1 extra time win should have been settled in 90 minutes with the Belgians wasting opportunities. (Reuters)