Germans scored five times in first 30 minutes at Estadio Mineirao in Belo Horizonte
Germany is favored to win because Brazil is playing without captain Silva and star striker Neymar
Argentina qualifies for first trip to semifinals in nearly a quarter-century while the Netherlands secures its second consecutive semifinals showing
Victories set up an epic battle in semifinals between what many believe are world's top two football powers
Belgium takes 2-0 lead in extra time and holds on to eliminate the United States
Powerhouse Brazil barely escapes elimination from the World Cup Saturday, while Colombia subdues Uruguay
The round of 16 begins on Saturday with games featuring four South American teams
Three countries, as well as Argentina and Belgium earlier, secure spots on coveted round of 16 in football tournament Wednesday in Brazil
In Group C, Japan takes on Colombia while Greece Faces Cote D'Ivoire; in Group D Costa Rica plays England while Italy challenges Uruguay
Saturday's win over Iran all but guarantees Argentina advances to the knockout round
Costa Rica 's captain Bryan Ruiz headed his side into a 1-0 halftime lead against the Italians
Win in Brasilia lifts Colombia into lead in Group C with six points, followed by Ivory Coast with three
Another loss would leave Spain with little chance of advancing to knockout stage
The result left both teams tied for first in Group A with four points.
Dutch team crushes defending champions and world's top-ranked team, 5-1, in World Cup action
After falling behind, 1-0, to heavy underdog Croatia in 11th minute, Brazil recovered to win, 3-1
In addition to competing before thousands of rabid fans, home team sports young, talented roster led by dangerous striker -- Neymar
Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer agreed last week to buy the team for $2 billion
Despite his struggles in mediating a peace deal, Brahimi expressed confidence the crisis will end
Announcement comes as top EU official says bloc is also considering sanctions against Juba
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