Half an hour to kick-off in the final two group games at the 2014 World Cup.

Here's a reminder of the team news. . .

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Belgium might have pedalled to the top of the Group H but Romelu Lukaku has yet to find the net in Brazil or even finish a game. The Chelsea forward, a huge success on loan at Everton last season, has started both wins against Algeria and Russia, but has found himself subbed before the hour mark each time.

Manager Marc Wilmots has now decided to keep him of his starting line-up to face South Korea.

It was the day the world wept for Algeria.

West Germany faced Austria at the 1982 World Cup and both sides knew that a slender win for the Germans would send both teams through to the second round at the expense of North Africans.

The match in Gijon indeed finished 1-0 to West Germany, leading to Algeria and neutral fans claiming the game had been fixed - allegations that were never proven despite an official Algerian protest.

``When I see the great champions being eliminated already and the Algeria team who is now looking forward to the second round, it's a historical match,'' Algeria manager Vahid Halilhodzic said.

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Algeria find themselves on the brink of history.

This is the fourth time the Desert Foxes have qualified for the World Cup, but they are yet to advance past the group stage.

Manager Vahid Halilhodzic will hope his team continues to blaze a trail in Brazil.

Sunday's 4-2 win over South Korea was their first World Cup win for 32 years.

John McEnerney:, external South Korea have the potential to beat Belgium. But like a lot of sides in this World Cup they lack that killer instinct in the final third.

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Forty-five minutes to kick-off and the atmosphere is building inside Arena de Sao Paulo. This South Korea supporter has a haircut to make Belgium's Marouane Fellaini green with envy. But will the fan still be smiling at the final whistle?

Can Fabio Capello inspire 2018 hosts Russia to make the knockout stages or will they come unstuck against Algeria?

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Daily Telegraph: "The knives will be out if the Russians do not win on Thursday, which does not bode well for the planning of the 2018 World Cup."

Observer: "What an early exit would mean for Fabio Capello is unclear. In January he signed a new, lucrative contract to lead Russia until 2018, when they host the World Cup, but expectations are high and a group-stage exit would put serious pressure on the football authorities to sack him. If he does stay, his task will be to spend the next four years building a team that can shine in 2018."

Daily Mail: "Fabio Capello's World Cup is going as well as his last one did. It as though he has a plot to kill the World Cup."

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They have already secured one of the biggest victories in their history by winning the race to stage the next World Cup. Russia fought off competition from England, Spain-Portugal and Netherlands-Belgium to host the 2018 event.

But 1,443 days from the start of the tournament, the long-term future of manager Fabio Capello appears uncertain. The former England boss might have won six Serie A titles, two La Liga titles and the Champions League as a club manager.

But his record in charge of teams at World Cups is unspectacular to say the least.

Belgium midfielder Marouane Fellaini:, external We are ready for South Korea. Are you ready in Belgium to support the team?

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Former Scotland international Pat Nevin is at Arena da Baixada co-commentating on Algeria against Russia, while there will be updates from South Korea's clash with Belgium. Click on the 'Live Coverage' tab above to listen to build-up now, with full commentary from 21:00 BST.

Algeria: Mbolhi, Belkalem, Halliche, Mesbah, Feghouli, Brahimi, Medjani, Slimani, Bentaleb, Djabou, Mandi.

Russia: Akinfeev, Kozlov, Ignashevich, Glushakov, Kokorin, Kerzhakov, Berezutskiy, Shatov, Samedov, Fayzulin, Kombarov.

Former Republic of Ireland international Mark Lawrenson

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"Belgium left it late against Algeria but it showed one of their strengths - they have the depth to change the game from the bench and there are not too many teams that can do that.

"South Korea are well organised and very fit, but they have no real quality."

South Korea: S G Kim, S Y Yun, Y G Kim, H M Son, Y Lee, J C Koo, K Y Han, S Y Ki, C Y Lee, S W Kim, J H Hong.

Belgium: Courtois, Vertonghen, Fellaini, Mirallas, Mertens, Van Buyten, Defour, Lombaerts, Dembele, Januzaj, Vanden Borre.

Former Republic of Ireland international Mark Lawrenson

"I was very disappointed with the Russians against South Korea. They were very wishy-washy all round and had no outstanding players on the night. I expect better from Fabio Capello's side against Algeria, though."

Alistair Bruce-Ball,
BBC Radio 5 live, Sao Paulo

"Belgium will win Group H with a win or draw, South Korea need to beat Belgium by at least two goals to give themselves any hope of going through but even that's no good if Algeria beat Russia. If Algeria and Russia draw then South Korea need to beat Belgium by three goals and score three more than Algeria."

Thanks, Alistair. Everyone clear? Let's countdown to kick-off then...

It's all to play for in Group H.

While Belgium's place in the last 16 is secure after two wins out of two, the Red Devils want to seal top spot to avoid facing Germany next. To make certain of that Marc Wilmots's team must avoid defeat against South Korea.

Will Algeria become the second African team to reach the knockout stage? They start in second place but need to defeat Russia to make absolutely sure of going through.

Meanwhile, 2018 hosts Russia need to win to go through while South Korea, who start bottom of the group, can still sneak through with a handsome win over Belgium.

Buckle up. It's going to be a ride of twists and turns.

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Manchester Untied's 19-year-old forward Adnan Januzaj makes his first competitive start for Belgium.

After 46 games and 133 goals we now know the identities of the 15 teams who will be competing for a quarter-final place.

But who will be joining Brazil, Mexico, Netherlands, Chile, Colombia, Greece, Costa Rica, Uruguay, France, Switzerland, Argentina, Nigeria, Germany, USA and Belgium in the last 16.

Will it be Algeria's Desert Foxes? Capello's Russia? Or will South Korea's Taeguk Warriors avoid an early flight home from Brazil?

All will be revealed over the course of the next three hours or so.