PORTUGAL followed France and Argentina as big favourites humiliated in the World Cup.
Portugal lost to hosts South Korea, after they had two men sent off, and USA go through despite losing 3-1 to Poland.
Japan and Belgium qualified from Group H this morning.
Japan beat Tunisia 2-0, while Belgium leap-frogged over Russia with a 3-2 win.
Second Round line-up:
1 Saturday (7.30am): Germany v Paraguay
2 Saturday (12.30pm): Denmark v England
3 Sunday (7.30am): Sweden v Senegal
4 Sunday (12.30pm): Spain v Rep Ireland
5 Monday (7.30am): Mexico v USA
6 Monday (12.30pm): Brazil v Belgium
7 Tuesday (7.30am): Japan v Turkey
8 Tuesday: (12.30pm): South Korea v Italy.
Quarter-finals:
A Friday (7.30am): Winner 2 v Winner 6
B Friday (12.30): Winner 1 v Winner 5
C Saturday (7.30am): Winner 4 v Winner 8
D Saturday (12.30pm): Winner 3 v Winner 7
Semi-finals:
Tuesday, June 25 (12.30pm): Winner B v Winner C
Wednesday, June 26 (12/.30pm): Winner A v Winner D
Third place Play-off:
Saturday, June 29 (noon)
Final:
Sunday, June 30 (noon)
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