Arena Amazonia, Manaus
Kick-off: 3.30 am Sri Lankan Time
Referee: Nestor Pitana (Argentina).
John Brooks may have dreamt the extraordinary finish to the United States’ first match of the 2014 World Cup, but the way in which the 90 minutes against Ghana panned out is unlikely to have featured in any of coach Jurgen Klinsmann’s pre-game permutations.
The USA are without Sunderland striker Jozy Altidore with a hamstring strain.
Portugal defender Pepe's red card against Germany means he is suspended fo this game.
In addition, fellow defender Fabio Coentrao will miss the remainder of the World Cup due to a groin injury.
Fears remain over Cristiano Ronaldo's knee, but he will be determined to keep his country in the competition.
United States coach Jürgen Klinsmann was in charge of his native Germany when they beat Portugal 3-1 in the 2006 World Cup's third-place play-off.
Under the former Tottenham striker, the United States are a hard team to beat with huge experience throughout the side.
Portugal are still reeling from their thrashing by Germany so they will not fancy losing to another German.
- The United States will progress to the Round of 16 with a victory combined with a draw or defeat for Ghana against Germany on Saturday.
- Portugal will be eliminated with a defeat combined with a draw or victory for Germany against Ghana.
- The only previous meeting between the U.S. and Portugal at a World Cup came in 2002, when the U.S. prevailed, 3-2.
- Portugal will be eliminated with a defeat combined with a draw or victory for Germany against Ghana.
- The only previous meeting between the U.S. and Portugal at a World Cup came in 2002, when the U.S. prevailed, 3-2.
USA (Possible, 4-4-1-1): Howard; Johnson, Brooks, Cameron, Beasley; Beckerman, Bradley, Jones, Bedoya; Dempsey; Johansson.
Out: Altidore (hamstring).
Portugal (Possible, 4-3-3): Patricio; Pereira, Costa, Alves, Almeida; Veloso, Moutinho, Meireles; Ronaldo, Postiga, Nani.
Out: Pepe (suspended), Coentrao (groin).
