Which team will be the first to qualify for the semi-finals of the tournament in Brazil? 1998 World Cup champions France have quietly reached good heights under the leadership of coach Didier Deschamps who controversially left Manchester City midfielder Samir Nasri out of his squad.
Fresh from breaking the hearts of Nigerian fans with two late goals in the Round of 16, Les Bleus are looking forward to stunning World Cup 2006 and 2010 bronze medals winners Germany.
Manuel Neuer was the king of the show against Algeria. The Bayern Munich goalkeeper exhibited his unique and daring style of coming out of the penalty box to clear the ball. He will come up against more familiar names on Friday as Arsenal's Olivier Giroud and Real Madrid's Karim Benzema will be tasked to destroy's Germany's attack.
Team sheets
France's First XI: Lloris (c), Debuchy, Evra, Varane, Sakho, Cabaye, Valbuena, Benzema, Griezmann, Matuidi, Pogba.
Germany's First XI: Neuer - Lahm, Boateng, Hummels, Howedes - Schweinsteiger, Khedira - Muller, Kroos, Ozil - Klose
