(CNN) -- All eyes will be on Lionel Messi and Arjen Robben when Argentina face the Netherlands in the World Cup semifinal in Sao Paulo to discover who will meet Germany in the final. The Dutch will be looking to their mercurial winger to steer them to a second successive World Cup final while Argentina will likely need some Messi magic if they are to reach a first final in 24 years. Both men have been central to the success of their sides so far in the competition earning glowing tributes from team managers past and present. Argentina coach Alejandro Sabella said his midfield maestro was like "water in the desert" following his side's 1-0 victory over Belgium in the quarterfinals.
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Argentina and the Netherlands contest World Cup semifinal in Sao Paulo
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Dutch winger Arjen Robben has been the Netherlands standout performer in Brazil
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Argentina relying on Lionel Messi to inspire the two-time winners to final at Maracana
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Dutch looking to reach back-to-back finals; Argentina seek final spot for first time in 24 years
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