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World Cup Schedule 2014: Semifinals Dates, Start Times, Final TV Details
With the "Round of 16" matches of the 2014 FIFA World Cup concluded, soccer fans will now witness the most important stages of the tournament.
Henceforth, there will be no second chances for the teams that have reached the quarter-finals in this most prestigious of tournaments.
Altogether 136 goals were scored in the group stages, which presented some interesting as well as heart-rending moments.
The early departure of Spain and Italy from the tournament has left many fans disheartened.
On the other hand, the brilliant performance of Costa Rica has stunned the world. While all eyes are on Argentina, Brazil, Germany and the Netherlands, fans are eagerly tracking the race for the "Golden Boot."
The fixtures and schedule for the quarter-final, semi-final, third place and final matches are presented below. All timings are in E.T.
Quarterfinals
Friday, July 4
12 p.m.: France vs. Germany at Estadio do Maracana, Rio de Janeiro (ESPN2)
4 p.m.: Brazil vs. Colombia at Estadio Castelao, Fortaleza (ESPN)
Saturday, July 5
12 p.m.: Argentina vs. Belgium at Estadio Nacional Mane Garrincha, Brasilia (ABC)
4 p.m. Netherlands vs. Costa Rica at Arena Fonte Nova, Salvador (ESPN)
Semifinals
Tuesday, July 8
4 p.m.: Quarterfinal winners at Estadio Mineirao, Belo Horizonte (ESPN)
Wednesday, July 9
4 p.m.: Quarterfinal winners at Arena Corinthians, Sao Paulo (ESPN)
Third-Place Game
Saturday, July 12
4 p.m.: Semifinal losers at Estadio Nacional Mane Garrincha, Brasilia (ESPN)
Final
Sunday, July 13
4 p.m.: Semifinal winners at Estadio do Maracana, Rio de Janeiro (ABC)