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Image source, Getty ImagesThe Dutch are not all about Arjen Robben, with seven different goalscorers in the tournament so far. They will ask plenty of questions of the Argentine defence.
Summary
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Argentina reach final after penalties
World Cup final is Germany v Argentina
Game played in Sao Paulo
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Image source, Getty ImagesComing up on TV, radio and onlinepublished at 19:58 British Summer Time 9 July 2014
BBC Radio 5 liveBBC Radio 5 live has full match commentary, with build-up to begin at 20:00 BST.
You can also listen to BBC Radio 5 live's coverage by clicking on the Live Coverage tab at the top of this page.
And later you can watch the highlights on Match of the Day from 23:50 on BBC One.
How to follow the World Cup across BBC TV, radio and online.
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Image source, ReutersAnd we thought the Underground got busy in London. Argentina fans scramble into a train heading for the stadium.
Team Newspublished at 19:57 British Summer Time 9 July 2014
Argentina make two changes. The injured Angel Di Maria is replaced by Enzo Perez, while left-back Marcos Rojo is back from suspension.
Argentina: Romero, Garay, Zabaleta, Biglia, Perez, Higuaín, Messi, Mascherano, Demichelis, Rojo, Lavezzi
Team Newspublished at 19:55 British Summer Time 9 July 2014
A major boost for the Dutch as not only is captain Robin van Perise fit to start, but midfielder Nigel de Jong has recovered from a thigh strain, only eight days after he was ruled out for four weeks.
Netherlands: Cillessen, Vlaar, De Vrij, Martins Indi, Blind, De Jong, Van Persie (c), Sneijder, Robben, Kuyt, Wijnaldum
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Image source, BBC SportBBC World's Alex South in São Paulo: "Orange tops. Check. Strange hats. Check. Alcoholic beverage. Check. These Dutch fans meet the criteria to be in the Oranje army. They desperately want to meet their noisy neighbours Germany in the final and avenge that defeat in the World Cup of 1974, Cruyff and co.
"Couldn't quite manage it then. Can the class of 2014 finally win football's biggest prize for the Netherlands?"
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The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam is putting its support behind the Netherlands in tonight's World Cup semi-final.
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BBC Sport's South American expert Tim Vickery
"There is now no hiding place. Even the most blinkered Brazil fan can no longer point to the triumphs of the past and pretend there are no problems with the country's football.
"The Brazilian club game is currently a shambles, both in terms of organisation off the field and ideas on it."
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BBC Sport Chief Football Writer Phil McNulty in Belo Horizonte"At the back of Brazil's consciousness, there was always the fear Luiz Felipe Scolari's team might not deliver the World Cup this country had paid so handsomely, and so contentiously, to stage.
"But no-one imagined it could be like this - so brutal, so humiliating. It was defeat on such a scale, inflicted on Brazil on the world stage and in their own country, that it will be a landmark moment in the game's history."
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Image source, ReutersAn Argentina fan shows "seven", in reference to the number of goals Brazil let in against Germany in their semi-final match, as he makes his way to the Arena de Sao Paulo.
And with that, time for a bit more reflection on last night's incredible match...
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BBC Radio 5 liveSouth American football expert Tim Vickery: "I suppose if Argentina lose tonight's match 6-1 they might still have a reason to boast over Brazil but their focus is on their own game and on the death of Alfredo Di Stefano.
"They want to win the World Cup and if they don't they will be in problemsville. They won the World Youth Cup so many times between 1995 and 2007, but their recent youth sides have been poor. The fear is that if they don't do it this time, on South American soil, with Lionel Messi in his prime, when will they do it?"
Silence for Di Stefanopublished at 19:38 British Summer Time 9 July 2014
One of the true footballing greats will be remembered ahead of kick-off in the Arena de Sao Paulo. Real Madrid legend Alfredo Di Stefano sadly died on Monday, aged 88.
Image source, AFPImage caption, Di Stefano spent eight years playing for River Plate in Argentina and Millonarios in Colombia before moving to Madrid in 1953
Fifa says a "moment of silence" will be held in memory of Argentina-born Di Stefano, with a picture of him shown on the stadium's giant screen. Argentina's players will wear black armbands.
If you haven't already, then I urge you to read two excellent pieces on Di Stefano. Firstly, Andy West explores the complex tug-o-war over his signing between Barcelona and Real Madrid - with rumoured intervention from Spain's dictator General Franco.
And then Tim Vickery argues there has never been a footballer more influential than the man who helped Real win five consecutive European Cups between 1956 and 1960.
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Michael Blighe:, external I'm going for a Dutch win today. It's about time a European team won a South American World Cup!
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The Dutch have reached three finals in their history but are yet to lift the big trophy. Is this their year?
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Manchester United on Twitter:, external "Hup Holland Hup! MUFC are right behind Robin van Persie and Louis van Gaal for Netherlands' World Cup semi-final v Argentina."
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Former Netherlands captain Johan Cruyff on Twitter:, external "The Dutch team has already surprised a lot of people positively, so we will see if they they can do it again today against Argentina."
Netherlands v Argentina (21:00 BST)published at 19:32 British Summer Time 9 July 2014
Image source, BBC SportBBC World's Alex South in Sao Paulo: "The Argentina fans aren't letting a bit of rain stop the party mood. Holding the famous number 10 shirt of Diego Maradona aloft they are hoping the current incumbent and heir to the throne Lionel Messi, will deliver one of those special performances on the biggest stage."
RVP and NDJ fit?published at 19:30 British Summer Time 9 July 2014
Louis van Gaal was first off the Dutch coach, striding purposely away. I don't speak Dutch but I think he said that Robin van Persie and Nigel de Jong are both fit to start. I will confirm when we get the teamsheets.
He is in jovial mood, the big man.
The key menpublished at 19:27 British Summer Time 9 July 2014
Image source, Getty ImagesPace? Check.
Trickery? Check.
Deadly left peg? Check.
As Louis van Gaal says, Arjen Robben and Lionel Messi have had fine tournaments. Will they make the difference this evening?
We should have team news in the next half hour or so...
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Image source, Getty ImagesNetherlands manager Louis van Gaal, speaking to BBC Sport: "Argentina are very organised when their opponent has the ball. When they are ahead they close the door so it's better for us to score the first goal.
"When they have the ball their tactics are adapted to the qualities of Lionel Messi. You always have to play against a team but Messi is a very important player. We have also very important players in our team. Robin van Persie, Arjen Robben and Wesley Sneijder - like Messi they can decide games."