CLEAN : World Cup pressure mounts on remaining teams

The World Cup quarterfinals feature exciting matchups, with Argentina facing the Netherlands and Costa Rica making history by reaching the quarters for the first time. Controversy arose in the Netherlands vs Mexico match due to a disputed penalty. Brazil's emotional victory over Chile was marked by a tense penalty shootout. Colombia's James Rodriguez emerged as a rising star, leading the Golden Boot race. France and Germany advanced, overcoming Nigeria and Algeria, respectively. The final eight teams include a mix of European and American sides, with no European team having won in South America before.

Which team did Argentina face in the World Cup finals that required extra time?

• Mexico

• Costa Rica

• Switzerland

• Netherlands

What was the controversy surrounding the Netherlands' victory over Mexico?

• An offside decision

• A red card

• A controversial penalty

• A disallowed goal

How did Costa Rica advance to the quarterfinals for the first time?

• Through a penalty shootout against Greece

• By winning against Brazil

• By beating Argentina

• By defeating Italy

Which player led Colombia with two goals against Uruguay?

• Neymar

• Lionel Messi

• James Rodriguez

• Thomas Müller

What historical achievement is mentioned regarding European teams in South America?

• A European team has won every World Cup in South America

• European teams have never reached the finals in South America

• No European team has ever won the World Cup in South America

• European teams have always been eliminated in the group stage in South America