The last times these two countries met this deep in the World Cup was the 1986 semifinals.
Germany again faces a team with reason to seek revenge for events at the 1982 World Cup, when they take on France in the quarterfinals.
Russia's loss to Belgium was most-pirated match so far in the World Cup.
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Belgium, the last team to advance beyond the Round of 16 and complete the field, will face Argentina in Game No.3 of the quarterfinals.
The latest attack by Nigeria's Islamic extremist group leaves at least 15 dead.
Two female suspects were also arrested during the military raid on a Boko Haram intelligence cell.
Team USA will look to upset Belgium in the 2014 World Cup.
Lionel Messi and Argentina will take on Switzerland in the Round of 16 at the 2014 World Cup on Tuesday.
France scored twice late on to beat Nigeria 2-0 in their Round of 16 match at the 2014 World Cup.
Nigeria seeks their first quarterfinal berth in history.
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Nigerian midfielder Michel Babatunde was taken off the field with an arm injury.
Argentina made it three wins out of three in Group F, with Lionel Messi scoring twice in a 3-2 victory over Nigeria at World Cup 2014.
Lionel Messi scored a superb free-kick to give Argentina a half-time lead in their 2014 World Cup Group F match with Nigeria.
Iran’s last and only victory was back in 1998, and they’ll need far more from their attack than the zero they’ve notched so far.
France will be looking to ensure top spot in Group E of the 2014 World Cup when they take on an Ecuador team needing a win to progress.
Nigeria, Pakistan and Afghanistan are the only places in the world where polio is still endemic, and all are beset by Islamic extremists.
Argentina need a point to ensure top spot in Group F at the 2014 World Cup, when they face a Nigeria side requiring a draw to ensure progress.
On Saturday, Boko Haram attackers also raged through towns near Chibok and Maiduguri killing at least 39 villagers.
