On Monday morning (NZ time) the Dutch face one of the most awe-inspiring football teams in modern times.

Herald sports writer Winston Aldworth lists the biggest 'fails' to emerge from South Africa 2010.

The World Cup's two most impressive strikers - David Villa and Miroslav Klose - will go head-to-head when European champion Spain meets three-time winner Germany in the semifinals tomorrow.

David Villa saved Spain once again, hitting both posts before sending his team to its first ever appearance in the World Cup semifinals.

Photos of the fans from the quarter final match between Spain and Paraguay at the FIFA soccer World Cup

Photos from the match between Argentina and Germany at the soccer World Cup.

Our football experts break down the eight quarterfinallists and their chances of World Cup glory.

Football stars who have failed to shine so far in South Africa.

Photos of the group H match between Spain and Honduras at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg.

Since the first World Cup in Uruguay in 1930 there have been 18 tournaments held to crown soccer's best team.

All Whites ‘keeper Glen Moss on watching England and an unfortunate encounter at an Austrian hotel.