- Mexico 2-1 Nigeria
- United States 2-0 Germany
- Netherlands 2-0 Italy
- Brazil 3-2 Chile
- Serbia 1-3 England
- Argentina 2-1 South Africa
- Paraguay 1-3 Cameroon
- Spain 3-2 Portugal
The United States exacts a measure of revenge for their quarterfinal loss in 2002; Italy's cowardly, whiny, flopping brand of football finally fails to pay dividends as they are overwhelmed in the opening half-hour by the Total Footballers, who spend the rest of the time making short passes that go nowhere; Lionel Messi makes sure the dream ends for the hometowners; and the Battle for Iberia provides the most thrilling, back-and-forth match of the tournament, with Andres Iniesta netting the game-winner just two minutes from full time. England and Cameroon advance easily while late goals shrink otherwise comfortable margins of victory for Mexico and Brazil.
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