Argentina and Lionel Messi kept their World Cup dream alive on a nervy night as they defeated Netherlands 4-3 on penalties to reach the semi-finals.
Argentina will now face the last edition's runners-up Croatia in the last four stage on Wednesday.
Croatia knocked favourites Brazil out of the tournament with a shootout win.
In the remaining two quarterfinals today, Morocco meets Portugal while England and France battle it out for a spot in the last four.