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Belgium vs. South Korea, 2014 World Cup: Lineups

Belgium are in the Round of 16 and look to claim the top spot in Group H against South Korea. Here’s how the two teams will line up.

Jamie Squire

SB Nation's 2014 World Cup Bracket'

Belgium are already guaranteed a spot in the Round of 16, and need only a draw to ensure they'll win Group H. South Korea remain alive but they must win, and hope that Algeria lose against Russia and that they can overturn the Fennec Foxes' goal differential advantage.

Marc Wilmots has made seven changes to the lineup that defeated Russia 1-0. Up front, Romelu Lukaku moves to the bench with Kevin Mirallas getting his first start on the World Cup. Eden Hazard and Kevin De Bruyne get a rest as Adnan Januzaj enters the lineup, and Marouane Fellaini moves up to play a more forward role. In the deeper midfield, Axel Witsel is on the bench, with Steven Defour getting the start alongside Mouse Dembélé.

Belgirum v. South Korea

Meanwhile in the defense, Vincent Kompany, Thomas Vermaelen and Toby Alderweireld all make way for Jan Vertonghen, Nicolas Lombaerts and Anthony Vanden Borre.

South Korea head coach Hong Myung-bo has made two changes after his team's 4-2 loss against Algeria. Kim Seung-gyu takes over in goal from Jung Sung-Ryong, while Kim Shin-wook gets a start in the attack, replacing Chu-Young Park.

Belgium starting lineup (4-2-3-1): Thibaut Courtois; Jan Vertonghen, Nicolas Lombaerts, Daniel van Buyten, Anthony Vanden Borre; Steven Defour, Mouse Dembélé; Adnan Januzaj, Marouane Fellaini, Dries Mertens; Kevin Mirallas

South Korea (4-2-3-1): Kim Seung-gyu; Yun Suk-Young, Kim Young-Gwon, Hong Jeong-Cho, Lee Yong; Han Kook-Young, Ki Sung-Yeung; Son Heung-Min, Koo Ja-Cheol, Lee Chung-Yong; Kim Shin-wook

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