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Belgium vs. Russia, World Cup 2014: Time, TV schedule, preview and more

Belgium and Russia clash to determine the likely victor of Group H at the Maracana.

Quinn Rooney

Belgium will look to overcome their sluggish start to the 2014 World Cup by battling it out with Russia for control of Group H at the Maracana in Rio de Janeiro.

Belgium needed to come from behind to defeat lowly Algeria, and will face a stern test against a very well-organised and efficient Russian side led by Fabio Capello, who were ruthlessly efficient in qualifying.

There's interest for the United States, who if they go through will have to play one of the top two teams from the group. If, as the most likely scenario seems to be, the U.S. finish second, they'll play whoever finishes first, which is highly likely to be the winner of this game.

Russia have struggled with the loss of captain Roman Shirokov, and could only gain a draw against South Korea in their opening game. But their record under Capello has largely been excellent and it should be a very even game between two teams who will harbour hopes of a run deeper into the knockout stages.

Match Date/Time: 22nd June, 12 p.m. ET

Venue: Maracana, Rio de Janeiro

TV: ABC (U.S. English), Univision, ESPN Deportes (U.S. Spanish), BBC One (U.K.), CBC (Canada), La Une, Canvas (Belgium), Rossiya 1, Sport Rossiya 1 (Russia)

U.S. Announcers: Derek Rae, Efan Ekoku

Online: ESPN Watch Online (U.S.), BBC iPlayer (U.K.), CBC Live Streaming (Canada)

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