WORLD CUP: Mystery illness could slay giant

France midfielder Paul Pogba is ready to face Germany in the first quarter-final. Source: AFP

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Brazil's star forward Neymar will be under immense pressure against Colombia. Source: AFP

12:15am — GERMANY THREATENED BY VIRUS

German fans have been particularly anxious in the lead-up to this quarter-final, with seven players reportedly suffering from a virus.

Without naming anyone, manager Joachim Loew confirmed the players were showing symptoms of illness. It's likely to be a hot day Rio de Janeiro, so any sickness could prove to be extremely sapping.

MORE: German squad hit by virus

"If I put these headphones on I won't be able to hear about all my team's problems." OK, Joachim Loew didn't actually say that. Source: AFP

12:00am — HOW DID THESE TEAMS GET HERE?

Each team has played four games in the World Cup so far. Here is how they progressed to the quarter-finals.

France

Beat Honduras, 3-0

Beat Switzerland, 5-2

Drew with Ecuador, 0-0

Beat Nigeria, 2-0

Germany

Beat Portugal, 4-0

Drew with Ghana, 2-2

Beat the USA, 1-0

Beat Algeria, 2-1

Brazil

Beat Croatia, 3-1

Drew with Mexico, 0-0

Beat Cameroon, 4-1

Beat Chile on penalties

Colombia

Beat Greece, 3-0

Beat Cote D'Ivoire, 2-1

Beat Japan, 4-1

Beat Uruguay, 2-0

Colombia's James Rodriguez has been the biggest star of the World Cup so far. Source: AP

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