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.

There was no hiding from the raw emotion of defeat and victory for German and Spanish soccer fans this morning. Photos / AP

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.

Commentators, pitch invaders, media conferences and even the All Whites feature in Stuart Dye's off-field WC highlights.

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.