Germany, Brazil Advance With Wins in World Cup Quarterfinals

Germany and Brazil eliminated their opponents in the World Cup quarterfinals Friday, setting up an epic battle in the semifinals between what many believe are the world's top two football [soccer] powers. In Friday's first game, Germany beat European rival France, 1-0, in Rio de Janeiro. German defender Mats Hummels scored the game's only goal in the 13th minute of the first half. He leaped over a French defender on a free kick and guided a header into the net. French...

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