Argentina and the Netherlands are set to lock horns for a spot at the Maracana Stadium and a shot at immortality.

The Argentines beat wildcard Belgium in the quarter-finals thanks to a goal by an impressive Gonzalo Higuain where Alejandro Sabella's squad finally played as a unit and proved that they do not solely rely on superstar Lionel Messi.

Manchester City defender Martin Demichelis could start again for the Albiceleste as he performed brilliantly alongside Ezequiel Garay and proved to be a powerhouse in the air.

The Oranje eliminated surprise package Costa Rica with a rather unusual move by manager Louis van Gaal as he replaced his starting goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen with Newcastle's Tim Krul for the shoot-out. The risk paid off as Krul saved two penalty kicks but the Ajax keeper looks to be returning under the bars after all.

Manchester United striker Robin van Persie seems to have overcome his injury problems as he played 120 minutes in the quarter-final and proved to be a reliable force up front for the rest of the tournament

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