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Colombia vs. Uruguay, 2014 World Cup: Lineups

Colombia have kept Jackson Martinez up front to replace Victor Ibarbo as they take on Uruguay, while Diego Forlan starts.

SB Nation's 2014 World Cup Bracket'

Update: Colombia eliminate Uruguay behind James Rodriguez

Colombia have retained Jackson Martinez in the starting lineup after his excellent display for Japan, with Victor Ibarbo dropping back to the substitutes bench.

Martinez bagged a brace in the game and was aided by the excellent James Rodriguez, who starts on the left for Colombia with Juan Cuadrado on the opposite flank.

Uruguay meanwhile go back to a 3-5-2, with Diego Forlan coming in to replace Luis Suarez in attack. Edinson Cavani is the main man up front, and Cristian Rodriguez will have to supply much of the creativity in midfield with Nicolas Lodeiro being dropped once again to the bench after the Italy game.

Colombia (4-4-2): David Ospina, Pablo Armero, Mario Yepes, Cristian Zapata, Camilo Zuniga; James Rodriguez, Carlos Sanchez Moreno, Abel Aguilar, Juan Cuadrado; Teilofilo Gutierrez, Jackson Martinez

Uruguay (3-5-2): Fernando Muslera;Diego Godin, Martin Caceres, José Gimenez; Alvaro Pereira, Cristian Rodriguez, Arevalo Rios, Alvaro Gonzalez, Maxi Pereira; Diego Forlan, Edinson Cavani.

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