The two highest-ranked teams left in the World Cup following Germany's early exit meet today in the quarter-finals.
Second-ranked Brazil takes on number-three Belgium.
The winner will play either France or Uruguay in the semis.
Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez is not saying whether striker Edinson Cavani has recovered from a left calf injury to play against France in today's other match.
There are two more games tomorrow including England playing Sweden and Russia taking on Croatia.