is the first time in history that four teams from South America will be among the top eight World Cup. The maximum presence in that instance, had been three representing the continent in the World Cup in Brazil 1970 and Argentina 1978.
Uruguay was the first to do with their victory against South Korea, returning to this stage after 40 years. Then it was the turn of Argentina, who defeated Mexico in Latin American duel. Then ranked Brazil, Chile eliminated. The Red was the only representative of the continent which left the competition in the second round, after completing the initial goal of access to the second round. The four selected
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not face each other: each plays his chance to continue World Cup to a representative from another continent. These crossings, if favorable, could determine that historically America get its four seats in the semifinals of the tournament, facing Brazil and Uruguay with Argentina and Paraguay.
On Friday, Brazil will open the quarterfinals against the Netherlands and then, the Uruguayans were measured with Ghana, the only African squad at the World Cup continues. Meanwhile, Saturday will be the turn of Germany against Argentina and Paraguay to Spain or Portugal, which define at times their ability to continue.
source: infobae.com
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