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England FIFA have changed the kick-off times of seven World Cup games to limit the impact of the high temperatures at some of the venues.

Brazil Switzerland upset Brazil 1-0, Germany drew 3-3 with Paraguay and Spain toppled Ecuador 2-0 in the pick of Wednesday's friendly action.

Robinho Milan striker Robinho has been named as Diego Costa's replacement for Brazil's upcoming friendlies with Honduras and Chile.

Louis van Gaal Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal is under no illusions as to the size of the task his side face in Group B of the FIFA World Cup.

Steven Gerrard Brendan Rodgers expects Liverpool and England captain Steven Gerrard to be fit to lead his country in the friendlies with Chile and Germany.

Alexis Sánchez Alexis Sanchez has backed England for FIFA World Cup glory after denying claims that he had called them "soft".

Germany Mario Gotze grabbed the only goal as Germany stepped up their FIFA World Cup preparations by beating Chile 1-0 on Wednesday.

Arturo Vidal Juventus midfielder Arturo Vidal will be allowed to face Livorno in the Serie A despite missing two friendlies for Chile.

Steven Gerrard England duo Steven Gerrard and Kyle Walker have been ruled out of Friday's friendly with Chile due to injury.

Vicente Del Bosque Spain coach Vicente del Bosque does not believe his country's 2014 FIFA World Cup pool can be considered the "Group of Death."