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Brazil know that their outstanding past record against Chile will count for nothing when the sides meet in World Cup last-16 tie at the Mineirao in Belo Horizonte on Saturday.

Catch all the updates from both the Group H matches as Korea take on Belgium whereas Algeria face Russia.

The biggest match of the day pits the USA against Germany in a game that could put both teams through and will determine whether the Ghana-Portugal game has any real significance.

Alberto Zaccheroni stepped down as Japan coach on Wednesday after taking full responsibility for the Asian champions' group stage exit at the World Cup.

Belgium have already qualified for the last 16 and go into the match needing a point to guarantee first place in the group.

Costa Rica have finished first in what many considered the World Cup's toughest group after a dour 0-0 draw against a second-string England side.

Algeria beat South Korea 4-2 to keep their chances of reaching last 16 from Group H alive.

Argentina are among the favorites to lift the trophy but have so far been unconvincing given the talented squad they possess.

Even though Brazil are in pole position to qualify but in the wake of a draw with Mexico the players admit they still have not hit anything like top gear.

Striker Luis Suarez will be fit to face Italy next week after suffering cramp late in his match-winning two-goal performance against England.

Ecuador forward Enner Valencia scored twice in a 2-1 comeback victory over Honduras on Friday that kept his team in contention at the World Cup.

Altidore will miss Sunday's game against Portugal because of his strained left hamstring.

Liverpool gear up for their pre-season tour next month with a friendly game in Denmark against Brondby.

Oxlade-Chamberlain is still not fit enough to play for England at the World Cup, with the midfielder ruled out of Thursday's match against Uruguay.

Mario Mandzukic scored two goals to keep Croatia in the mix at the World Cup with a 4-0 win and knock Cameroon out from the group stage.

Japan lost to Ivory Coast 2-1 in their opener, meaning neither team can really afford another defeat if they hope to advance out of Group C.