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Dunga is taking a lot of positives from how Brazil handled adversities in its convincing win over Ivory Coast.

The result set up a Group C finale on Wednesday with England taking on Slovenia and the United States playing Algeria.

The Netherlands take on Japan on Saturday with high hopes of securing a berth in the World Cup's knockout stages.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger plans to sign a defender before the end of the World Cup.

Greece earned its first World Cup win on Thursday, coming from behind to beat 10-man Nigeria 2-1.

"Okay, I'm a bit cross. Of course I'm cross," the Spaniard told after the match.

Australia has lodged a plea for leniency with FIFA over Tim Cahill's red card against Germany.

"We can't be satisfied with a second round, a quarter-final, a semi-final," the 26-year-old said.

Germany striker Lukas Podolski's return to scoring form in the 4-0 win over Australia.

However, centerback Ledley King, whose groin injury is being assessed on a daily basis, missed the training again.

The two World Cup outsiders are keen to show they won't be easy prey in South Africa.

The Korea result brought the country's World Cup scoring record to 0-12.

Brazil will begin the World Cup with the oldest squad at the tournament, but not the most experienced one.

England's Robert Green committed a shocking error while USA's Tim Howard produced a dependable display.

Gabriel Heinze's diving header in the sixth minute gave Argentina a 1-0 win over Nigeria in the Group B match at the World Cup.

Coach Diego Maradona refused to give any details about his starters for the game against Nigeria.