2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil - Teams That Qualify For The QF's

 

Belgium are the eighth table toppers through to the quarter finals
First time it has happened since groups led straight to knockouts in 1986
Brazil, Colombia, Holland, Costa Rica, France, Germany, Argentina all force their way past against group runners-up too
It is the first time in the tournament's current format that there have been no upsets at this stage - with all eight of the table toppers meeting in the quarter finals

Round of 16 Results

• Brazil beats Chile 3-2 on penalties after 1-1 draw on Saturday June 28,2014
• Colombia beats Uruguay 2-0 on Saturday June 28,2014
• Netherlands beats Mexico 2-1 on Sunday June 29,2014
• Costa Rica beats Greece 5-3 on penalties after 1-1 draw on Sunday June 29,2014
• France beats Nigeria 2-0 on Monday June 30,2014
• Germany beats Algeria 2-1 on Monday June 30,2014
• Argentina beats Switzerland 1-0 on Tuesday July 01,2014
• Belgium beats USA 2-1 on Tuesday July 01,2014

Teams That Qualify For Round of 16

 

Group A

 

Brazil

 

Mexico

Teams	Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts
Brazil	3	2	1	0	7	2	5	7
Mexico	3	2	1	0	4	1	3	7
Croatia	3	1	0	2	6	6	0	3
Cameroon	3	0	0	3	1	9	-8	0

 

 

Group B

 

Netherlands

 

Chile
 

Teams	Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts
Netherlands	3	3	0	0	10	3	7	9
Chile	3	2	0	1	5	3	2	6
Spain	3	1	0	2	4	7	-3	3
Australia	3	0	0	3	3	9	-6	0

 

 

Group C

 

Colombia

 

Greece

 

Teams	Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts
Colombia	3	3	0	0	9	2	7	9
Greece	3	1	1	1	2	4	-2	4
Ivory Coast	3	1	0	2	4	5	-1	3
Japan	3	0	1	2	2	6	-4	1

 

 

Group D

 

Costa Rica

 

Uruguay

Teams	Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts
Costa Rica	3	2	1	0	4	1	3	7
Uruguay	3	2	0	1	4	4	0	6
Italy	3	1	0	2	2	3	-1	3
England	3	0	1	2	2	4	-2	1

 

Group E

France

Switzerland

Teams	Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts
France	3	2	1	0	8	2	6	7
Switzerland	3	2	0	1	7	6	1	6
Ecuador	3	1	1	1	3	3	0	4
Honduras	3	0	0	3	1	8	-7	0

 

Group F

Argentina

Nigeria

 

Teams	Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts
Argentina	3	3	0	0	6	3	3	9
Nigeria	3	1	1	1	3	3	0	4
Bosnia-Herzegovina	3	1	0	2	4	4	0	3
Iran	3	0	1	2	1	4	-3	1

Group G

Germany

USA

Teams	Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts
Germany	3	2	1	0	7	2	5	7
United States	3	1	1	1	4	4	0	4
Portugal	3	1	1	1	4	7	-3	4
Ghana	3	0	1	2	4	6	-2	1

 

Group H

Belgium

Algeria

Teams	Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts
Belgium	3	3	0	0	4	1	3	9
Algeria	3	1	1	1	6	5	1	4
Russia	3	0	2	1	2	3	-1	2
Korea Republic	3	0	1	2	3	6	-3	1

 

Brazil
Brazil finished above Mexico / Beat Chile 3-2 on penalties (1-1 draw) in the last-16
 The hosts found it hard to break down Mexico in the group but were otherwise impressive. Last-16 opponents Chile can give anyone a good game though and Brazil were lucky to make it through on penalties.

Brazil players celebrate their win on penalties against a tough-to-beat Chile outfit

Colombia
Colombia arguably the tournament's most impressive side so far. Topped their group easily with nine points from nine available and then comfortably saw off a Luis Suarez-less Uruguay.
Colombia finished above Greece / Beat Uruguay 2-0 in the last-16
But now though they face the tournament's toughest task in the form of play hosts Brazil on home territory.
Colombian Players celebrate marching into the last eight

 

Holland

Finished above Chile / Beat Mexico 2-1 in the last-16

Impressive starters in the group, Holland beat world champions Spain 5-1 before seeing off Australia. Their win against Chile was almost a non-fixture before facing Mexico in the last-16 where it became much more difficult. Late goals from Wesley Sneijder and Klaas-Jan Huntelaar just about dragged the Dutch through in normal time.

Costa Rica

Finished above Uruguay / Beat Greece 5-3 on penalties (1-1 draw) in the last-16

It's fair to call the rest of the sides listed here 'favourites' but Costa Rica certainly have not been at any stage of the competition. Just looking at group winners and runners up ignores their brilliant group finish above long-established nations Italy and England. They then beat Greece on penalties after holding out with 10 men for almost an hour.

France

Finished above Switzerland / Beat Nigeria 2-0 in the last-16

The French have been experimenting with playing star striker Karim Benzema in the middle and wide - when they have favoured the latter they have often been devastating. Nigeria looked like they could cause the French to implode after frustrating them for long periods but their patience and firepower eventually made the difference.

Germany

Finished above USA / Beat Algeria 2-1 in the last-16

A battle with the French in the Maracana now awaits after Germany saw off plucky Algeria in the last round. They opened their campaign brilliantly with a big win over Portugal but have since occasionally stuttered. The win over Algeria showed some defensive frailties but when Thomas Muller is on top form they can be hard to stop, too.

Argentina

Finished above Nigeria / Beat Switzerland 1-0 in the last-16

Lionel Messi has four man of the match awards from four games at this World Cup - and that is effectively Argentina's story so far. Messi scored four of their five goals in the group as they overcame Bosnia, Iran and Nigeria - and he then had to rescue them by laying out Angel Di Maria's late extra time winner against Switzerland.

Belgium

Finished above Algeria / Beat USA 2-1 AET in the last-16

The Belgians have somehow won all of their games so far but arguably had their reputation tarnished. A lack of attacking football and the fact they have just spent a total of just 52 minutes ahead in all of their games has made them look unimpressive. But they showed against the USA that they still have plenty of firepower, forcing Tim Howard into a record 15 saves. They could potentially be coming into form at just the right time.

QF Draw

• France Vs Germany Friday July 04,2014
• Brazil Vs Colombia Friday July 04,2014
• Argentina Vs Belgium Saturday July 05,2014
• Netherlands Vs Costa Rica Saturday July 05,2014

SHARE OF QUARTER-FINALISTS SINCE 1990
WORLD CUP	EUROPEAN TEAMS	AMERICAS TEAMS
1990	6	1
1994	7	1
1998	6	2
2002	4	2
2006	6	2
2010	3	4
2014	4	4