Competition: FIFA World Cup
Live/Repeat: Live
Venue: Ellis Park, Johannesburg
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Date: Saturday, 26 June 2010
Kick-off: 1500 BST
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Uruguay are expected to stick with the same line-up that beat Mexico 1-0 in their final group game. Coach Oscar Tabarez may be tempted to bring in defender Diego Godin in place of Mauricio Victorino, who is one booking away from suspension.
South Korea coach Huh Jung-moo could drop fullback Cha Du-ri, who was at fault for Nigeria's opening goal in their 2-2 draw, with Kim Dong-jin favourite to replace him.
One booking from suspension: Yeom Ki-hun, Lee Chung-yong, Kim Nam-il (South Korea); Victorino, Lugano, Fucile (Uruguay).
- South Korea have never beaten Uruguay in five previous meetings. Uruguay have won four and there has been one draw.
- Their only previous World Cup meeting came in 1990 in the group stages, when Uruguay won 1-0.
Venue: Durban
Date: Friday, 25 June 2010
Kick-off: 15:00 BST
Coverage: BBC1 and BBC Radio 5 live, live video and live text commentary on this website
Brazilian-born Deco has again been ruled out for Portugal with the same hip injury that caused him to miss the 7-0 thrashing of North Korea. Ruben Amorim is also out and coach Carlos Queiroz is likely to stick with Hugo Almeida ahead of Liedson upfront.
Brazil will make two changes from the side that beat the Ivory Coast. Kaka is suspended so former Arsenal player Julio Baptista will replace him and Dani Alves is expected to play in place of the injured Elano.
Suspended: Kaka (Brazil). One booking from suspension: Almeida, Mendes, Ronaldo (Portugal); Ramires (Brazil)
- They have met 18 times. Brazil have won 12, Portugal four and there have been two draws.
- Their only previous World Cup encounter came in 1996 , when Portugal beat Brazil 3-1 in the group stages.
MATCH OFFICIALSReferee: Benito Archundia (Mexico)
Assistants: Hector Vergara (Can) & Marwin Torrentera (Mex)
Fourth officials: Paul O'Leary (New Zealand)
Paraguay may only need a point to reach the next round, but coach Gerardo Martino is setting his sights higher for this match, the 750th at World Cup finals. The Guarani have reached the last 16 in three of the last four tournaments, but they have a golden opportunity in South Africa to reach the quarter-finals for the first time.
The South Americans will be desperate to avoid facing the Netherlands in the next round as the Dutch look likely to top Group E. A clash with either Japan or Denmark appears, on paper at least, far more winnable.
New Zealand have defied the doubters to claim two battling draws so far, including a famous point against world champions Italy on Sunday. It could have been even better but for a harsh penalty decision against Ipswich defender Tommy Smith.
The All Whites were 33/1 shots to make the last 16 before the tournament, but victory in Polokwane would guarantee Ricki Herbert's men progress to the next round. A draw would not be enough if Italy beat Slovakia. If both Group F games finish level, goals scored will decide who claims second spot. Failing that, Fifa will draw lots on Thursday night to determine who advances.
Referee: Yuichi Nishimura (Japan)
Assistants: Toru Sagara (Japan) & Jeong Hae Sang (South Korea)
Fourth official: Koman Coulibaly (Mali)
Slovenia coach Matjaz Kek described qualification for South Africa as "a fairytale ending from a Hollywood movie," and a point on Wednesday would take the smallest country at the World Cup through to the last 16. In contrast, England's campaign has the feel of a second-rate black comedy, despite the presence of a supposedly A-list cast.
England's build-up to this crucial game has been overshadowed by John Terry's outspoken comments, which prompted a public rebuke from coach Fabio Capello. If there are divisions within the camp, now is the time for harmony - anything other than an England win is likely to mean the Three Lions fail at the opening stage for the first time since 1958.
England are unbeaten in the all-red kit they will use, while they have won all three previous matches in which referee Wolfgang Stark officiated. Stark took charge of Chelsea's European exit to Inter Milan this season, when John Terry (of all people) accused him of being disrespectful.
England have made a habit of finding the winning habit when it really matters - they won their final group match in 1986 and 1990 despite failing to win their opening two games. Victory would be enough to top Group C unless the Americans also beat Algeria. In that scenario, the two sides would be separated by goal difference, goals scored or even the drawing of lots.