Dave Etches:, external Argentina have been mediocre so far. Lionel Messi is brilliant but on his own can't do much. Netherlands have far more attacking threat. Arjen Robben's speed will undo the Argentina defence, especially as he now stays on his feet. 3-1 to Netherlands. First all-European final in Latin America.

Chris Pipe:, external I hope Argentina win the World Cup, and if they do, I hope they let Messi keep it at his house because he's dragged his team kicking and screaming through this tournament.

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The party has already started at the Fan Fest at the Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, with Argentina fans soaking up the sunshine. It's a much gloomier outlook in Sao Paulo where the game is being played, but the rain has at least stopped above the stadium.

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"I think it will be an all-European final. I like the way Netherlands play, they create a lot of chances, and I'm not a big fan of the Argentina defence. Robin van Persie has a slight problem but I'm sure Louis van Gaal will start and with Wesley Sneijder and Arjen Robben. Those three can definitely win a football match."

From Bob Beamon's 'Leap of the Century' in 1968 to Mike Tyson being floored by Buster Douglas, sport has served up its fair share of shocking moments down the years.

We here at BBC Sport compiled a list of seven shockers, and asked you to vote on which was the biggest.

Germany's 7-1 defeat of Brazil last night was the overwhelming winner with 62%, with Douglas beating Tyson your next biggest shock with 9%.

The full results can be found in today's World Cup Sportsday.

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The Dutch are out for revenge this evening.

In 1978 then hosts Argentina swept aside the Dutch to win the World Cup on home soil. It was the second straight final defeat for the men in Oranje. Ouch.

Shaun Adams:, external I think Netherlands can win - they have a stronger all-round team than Argentina and a top-class manager who makes crucial changes when needed (look at the Mexico game and the Tim Krul change in the quarter-final v Costa Rica).

Chris Tubritt:, external Whatever Louis van Gaal has done has worked. Best manager in this tournament up to now. He is getting the best out of 20-22-year-olds who have never played at a high level before.

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Injured Netherlands and AS Roma midfielder Kevin Strootman on Twitter:, external "I have a really good feeling about the game tonight. Come on Dutch Lions!"

Last night was one of the most amazing games - or certainly 30 minutes - of World Cup history.

What can we expect tonight? Goals, incidents - an Arjen Robben penalty claim? It could all go off in Sao Paulo.

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For those of us who witnessed Germany taking Brazil apart in Belo Horizonte last night, the scenes will live long in the memory. There must be some heavy heads across the vast country today as 201 million Brazilians nurse the worst sporting hangover in history.

In what was one of the most remarkable games ever seen, Germany were 5-0 up inside half an hour as Brazil fell apart in front of our very eyes.

"In 22 years as a pundit, and 40 years in the game, I have never seen anything like it," said Alan Hansen.

If for some unknown reason you did miss any of the game - watch the highlights here.

Will we have more sporting greatness this evening?

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If you want to be considered the best player of your generation and one of the very best ever, World Cup semi-finals are the time and the place to deliver.

Lionel Messi has shown glimpses of his very best form during this tournament, scoring four goals along the way, to carry Argentina into the last four.

Now, as Brazil begins its slow recovery from last night's scarring 7-1 thrashing at the hands of Germany, can Messi inspire their rivals to a place in the final on Sunday?

Over to you Lionel...

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How do you follow one of the most incredible games of football in the sport's history?

How do you compete with Brazil shipping five goals in 30 minutes, in Brazil, in a World Cup semi-final?

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Twenty-four hours on, how do you provide the level of drama, spectacle and downright dumbfoundment that left Alan Hansen distraught and Gary Lineker verging on the speechless?

Well, if you have a problem, if no-one else can help, and if you can find him, maybe you can rely on...

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Lionel Messi.

Netherlands striker Robin van Persie may miss the World Cup semi-final after struggling with a stomach complaint.

But midfielder Nigel de Jong could feature after recovering from a groin injury, which was expected to rule him out for the rest of the tournament.

Argentina midfielder Angel Di Maria is out because of a thigh injury but may return in his country's final match.

Striker Sergio Aguero is available after a thigh problem and left-back Marcos Rojo will return after a ban.