We may be missing Spain and Germany but that's a pretty strong last-eight line-up, isn't it?

Croatia and Brazil will be the first of our quarter-finals today and the winner of that will face either Argentina vs Holland. 

I think we all want to see Brazil vs Argentina in a World Cup - but whatever way you dice this up we have an excellent semi-final in the pot on this side of the draw.

The World Cup is back up and running again!11:00,

And what a torturous couple of days that was without a football match to keep us company!

Patience pays off though, as we return with the first of our quarter-finals where Croatia and Brazil clash I welcome you to all the action as it happens.