The Iberian derby drew huge attention, and for Portugal's veterans who defined a generation it was effectively a final World Cup stage.

Co-host Mexico's exit cooled the local fervor, while England's attack carried it comfortably into the last eight.

On the 7th, Argentina face Egypt in Atlanta and Colombia meet Switzerland in Vancouver to round out the quarterfinal bracket.

Among South American sides, Argentina and Colombia survive to carry the continent's pride.

For Korean fans, the early collisions of European and South American powers promise big matches from the quarterfinals to the final.