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2014 FIFA World Cup Semifinals Day 1: Germany vs. Brazil

The hosts take on the European powerhouses in search of their fourth World Cup.

By Ben Gartland
Julian Finney

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The Teams

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Brazil

Region: CONMEBOL
Manager: Luiz Felipe Scolari

FIFA World Ranking: 3

How They Got Here

Qualifying: Hosts (Automatically Qualified)
Group Stage: Winner of Group A. (2-1-0, 7 pts)
Round of 16: Defeated Chile 1(3)-1(2).
Quarterfinals: Defeated Colombia 2-0

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Germany

Region: UEFA
Manager: Joachim Löw

FIFA World Ranking: 2

How They Got Here

Qualifying: Won UEFA Group C
Group Stage: Winners of Group G (2-1-0, 7 pts)
Round of 16: Defeated Algeria 2-1 (aet)
Quarterfinals: Defeated France 1-0

Date: July 8th, 2014
Gametime: 3:00 pm central
TV: ESPN
Location: Estadio Mineirao, Belo Horizonte, Brazil

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Bracket

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