World Cup Highlights
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Germany and France will meet in the World Cup for the first time in 28 years after each advanced to the quarterfinals in Brazil.
France defeated Nigeria 2-0 on a pair of late goals yesterday before Germany beat Algeria 2-1 after extra time. The quarterfinal lineup will be completed today, when Argentina plays Switzerland in Sao Paulo and Belgium takes on the U.S. in Salvador. Brazil, Colombia, the Netherlands and Costa Rica have already advanced from the round of 16.