World Cup semifinals: How they got there
The FIFA World Cup is down to the last four teams: Netherlands, Argentina, Germany and host Brazil. Here's a look at how each of these teams made it to the final week of the tournament in Brazil.
Which team has had the toughest road?
And then there were four.
The FIFA World Cup is down to the last four teams: Netherlands, Argentina, Germany and host Brazil. All of them are powerhouses, with Germany the top-seeded squad at No. 2, according to the FIFA rankings.
On Tuesday, Brazil plays Germany in Belo Horizonte (CBC, CBCSports.ca, 3:30 p.m. ET).
On Wednesday, it's Netherlands vs. Argentina in Sao Paulo (CBC, CBCSports.ca, 3:30 p.m. ET)
Here's a look at how each semifinalist made it to the final week of the Brazil World Cup:
Netherlands (5-0-0)
Group stage
- Won 5-1 over Spain
- Won 3-2 over Australia
- Won 2-0 over Chile
Round of 16
- Won 2-1 over Mexico
Quarter-finals
- Won 0-0 (4-3 on penalties) over Costa Rica
Argentina (5-0-0)
Group stage
- Won 2-1 over Bosnia-Herzegovina
- Won 1-0 over Iran
- Won 3-2 over Nigeria
Round of 16
- Won 1-0 over Switzerland
Quarter-finals
- Won 1-0 over Belgium
Germany (4-1-0)
Group stage
- Won 4-0 over Portugal
- Tied 2-2 with Ghana
- Won 1-0 over USA
Round of 16
- Won 2-1 over Algeria
Quarter-finals
- Won 1-0 over France
Brazil (4-1-0)
Group stage
- Won 3-1 over Croatia
- Tied 0-0 with Mexico
- Won 4-1 over Cameroon
Round of 16
- Won 1-1 (3-2 on penalties) over Chile
Quarter-finals
- Won 2-1 over Colombia