World Cup 2014 – Quarter Finals Predicted Line Ups

Ahead of the World Cup quarter finals, we’ve compiled a working community article listing each teams’ expected line-up. Based on community feedback via the comment section below, this article will be updated with lineup changes and any points of interest with credits given to those who contribute.

Brazil (4-2-3-1)

Julio Cesar; Alves, Thiago (c), Luiz, Marcelo; Paulinho, Fernandinho; Hulk, Oscar, Neymar; Fred.

Notes: Gustavo is suspended with Paulinho set to replace him. Manager Felipe Scolari is reportedly considering dropping Fred and opting for a striker-less formation. This could see Hulk move into the centre with Ramires drafted in to the shore up the midfield.

Netherlands (5-2-3)

Cillessen; de Vrij, Vlaar, Martins Indi; Kuyt, Janmaat; Blind, Wijnaldum ; Sneijder, Robben; van Persie (c).

Note: With de Jong injured Blind is set to replace him in midfield alongside Wijnaldum. Janmaat is likely to come in at right wingback, with Kuyt taking left wingback duties. Research by Demi.

Colombia (4-2-3-1)

Ospina; Zúñiga, Zapata, Yepes, Armero; Sánchez, Aguilar; Cuadrado, Gutiérrez, Rodríguez; Martínez

Costa Rica (5-2-3)

Navas; Gamboa, Umana, Gonzalez, Acosta, Diaz; Borges, Tejeda; Bolanos, Ruiz (c); Campbell.

Notes: Acosta is likely to replace the suspended Duarte. Research by Demi.

France (4-3-3)

Lloris (c); Debuchy, Varane, Sakho, Evra; Matuidi, Cabaye, Pogba, Valbuena, Benzema, Griezmann.

Notes: Sakho is expected to return for the Germany match. Research by Demi.

Argentina (4-3-3)

Romero; Zabaleta, Garay, Fernandez, Basanta; Mascherano, Gago, Di Maria; Messi (c), Lavezzi, Higuain.

Notes: Rojo is suspended with Basanta set to deputise. Research by Greenwindmill and Demi.

Germany (4-1-2-3)

Neuer; Boateng, Mertesacker, Hummels, Höwedes; Lahm (c); Schweinsteiger, Kroos; Muller, Ozil, Schürrle.

Notes: Coach Joachim Low is playing down the severity of a bout of flu like symptoms to affect around seven players. Schürrle is reportedly in the frame to replace Götze who had a poor last-16 game.

Belgium (4-3-3)

Courtois; Vertonghen, van Buyten, Kompany (c), Alderweireld; Fellaini, Witsel, Mertens; de Bruyne, Lukaku, Hazard

Notes: Lukaku could replace Origi after impressing as a substitute against USA.