Germany take on France in early game (17:00 BST)
Hosts Brazil face Colombia later (21:00 BST)
Two people die as flyover built for World Cup collapses
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Conor Cooke:, external France due to the depth and versatility of the squad. Columbia because James, Cuadrado and Quintero off the bench.
Zach Kingsbury:, external Well Brazil don't look convincing at all, scraped through most of their game. Germany haven't looked good since Portugal.
Image source, Getty ImagesFiorentina winger Juan Cuadrado is the first man to reach four assists at a World Cup since Italy's Francesco Totti and Argentina's Juan Riquelme in 2006.
He packs a trick or two and has an eye for goal from midfield, with one to his name in the tournament. You can read more about Cuadrado in our World Cup guide to day 23.
Beware of calling for your club to sign him on the back of four impressive games, though, as he only contributed five assists in 32 games in Italy last season.
Arsenal and Switzerland defender Johan Djourou on Instagram:, external "Hard to be home right now, it still hurts so much it's crazy!! I would like to thank all Switzerland and beyond for the amazing support! And a big thank you as well to this incredible country and host BRAZIL we had a blast!
Image source, Getty ImagesIf Brazil are to progress to 'step six', then they will have to stop in-form James Rodriguez.
"His fresh-faced smile has become one of this World Cup's most memorable images as he makes up a golden trinity of 'Perfect 10s' alongside Argentina's Lionel Messi and the hope of all Brazil, Neymar."
Our chief football writer Phil McNulty has been taking a closer look at Colombia's new idol.
Image source, EPADespite the mounting pressure and expectation on his side, Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari is in confident mood ahead of tonight's clash against Colombia.
Big Phil has deflected criticism of his side's playing style, adding: "Does Brazil continue to have one hand on the trophy? Yes.
"We are going on to the fifth step and there are seven steps."
France coach Didier Deschamps says Germany's big-match experience may be a factor in their quarter-final in Rio de Janeiro.
Germany have reached the semi-finals of the last three World Cups and Deschamps accepts that Joachim Low's side may have the edge because of their history in the tournament.
"Germany is very accustomed to this competition," said Deschamps.
"Experience is more on their side, but we will play our game."
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Sophie:, external France and Colombia will win. Germany will be below par following sickness bug and Brazil will crumble under the pressure.
Charlie Meach:, external Colombia won't make it past Brazil. They have exceeded expectations, but with an easy group and an easy knockout fixture. 3-1.
Patrick Wall:, external I fancy France later, they have quietly gone about their business efficiently, while other teams around them have struggled.
BBC Sport's football expert Mark Lawrenson has been predicting the outcome of every game at the 2014 Fifa World Cup and he's had his say on Friday's quarter-final fixtures.
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Image source, Getty ImagesAhead of tonight's first quarter-final fixture, Germany coach Joachim Low has revealed seven Germany players are suffering from flu symptoms.
"One third of our team were complaining about a sore throat," he said. "All players were able to train.
"They still have a slight cold but there's no feeling of exhaustion. I hope that we do not have any worsening overnight."
Two people are killed when a flyover collapses on to vehicles in Belo Horizonte.
World Cup action returns with two quarter-finals later as France take on Germany and Brazil play Colombia.
Brazil boss Luiz Felipe Scolari says his team have one hand on the World Cup.
Speaking of the Brazilian poster boy, he has taken to Facebook, external to share some deep words: "Every winner has scars, but almost nothing in the world can stop a person with a positive attitude that has clear goal..."
Image source, Getty ImagesAt the World Cup in Brazil, the home nation is investing hope and confidence in Neymar - the 22-year-old who has become the talisman of Brazilian football.
He started his career at the same club as Pele and the BBC's chief sports correspondent Dan Roan investigates whether Neymar is ready for the superstar status of his legendary predecessor?
Phil Neville
Former England defender
"Two great quarter-finals later - France to beat Germany and I said on BBC on Saturday that Brazil might struggle against Colombia. I stand by that!"
Our Sportsday debate is nice and straight forward today - who will win in Friday's quarter-finals and why?
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Image source, EPAIt's worth reflecting on the sad news from Belo Horizonte where a flyover has collapsed at one of the World Cup's host cities, killing at least two people and injuring many more.
The concrete and steel bridge, which was under construction, fell on to traffic on a busy highway.
Suarez, meanwhile, will be allowed to train, despite his ban from "all footballing activity," reports the Guardian.
Claudio Sulser, the head of Fifa's disciplinary committee, says it would be "disproportionate", external to limit the Liverpool striker from starting pre-season training.
Suarez, 27, was banned for biting Giorgio Chiellini during Uruguay's Group D contest with Italy at the World Cup. Uruguay have appealed against the ban.
Image source, Getty ImagesLiverpool striker Luis Suarez, 27, is set to complete his proposed £80m move to Barcelona in the next 48 hours. The Reds have had a £20m offer for Southampton defender Dejan Lovren, 24, rejected while Manchester United have been offered Real Madrid winger Angel Di Maria. It's the BBC Gossip column.
Image source, EpaFollowing that fixture, hosts Brazil face Colombia in the battle of the number 10s. Neymar, who has four goals to his name, will face in-form James Rodriguez who is the tournament's top scorer with five.
That's right, nine hours until today's opening quarter-final game kicks off. First up at 17:00 BST we have France versus Germany. Style over substance. Karim Benzema against Thomas Muller.
Image source, EPAAfter two long days, 48 solitary hours, the World Cup is finally back in our lives. So, close the curtains, fill the kettle and get set for all the build-up ahead of today's two quarter-finals, the first of which is just nine hours away.