MATCHDAY PREVIEW – Expect the whole of Brazil to be biting fingernails on Monday as A Seleçao bid to seal their progress to the Round of 16. Luiz Felipe Scolari's side will be strong favourites to see off eliminated Cameroon in their 100th FIFA World Cup™ match, but the Indomitable Lions are sure to be hungry to exit the tournament on a high. Adding to the tension for the home fans, four Brazil players risk suspension if they collect another yellow card, including Thiago Silva and Neymar.
Elsewhere in Group A, Mexico take on Croatia needing just a draw to go through, and both could qualify if the host nation come unstuck. As for Group B, the Netherlands and Chile have already clinched berths in the knockout phase and will be competing for top spot in a game that has all the makings of a truly spectacular encounter. A stalemate would leave the Oranje first on goal difference, though they will have to make do without Robin van Persie. Spain, meanwhile, have nothing but pride to play for as they get to grips with Australia.
The matches
Netherlands-Chile (Group B), Arena de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, 13.00 (local time)
Australia-Spain (Group B), Arena da Baixada, Curitiba, 13.00 (local time)
Cameroon-Brazil (Group A), Estadio Nacional, Brasilia, 17.00 (local time)
Croatia-Mexico (Group A), Arena Pernambuco, Recife, 17.00 (local time)
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