Brazil’s players know there is more at stake than just a place in the World Cup’s last 16 when the hosts take on Cameroon in their final group match on Monday.
A draw will guarantee Brazil a place in the first round of the knockout stages, where they will face either Holland or Chile, while a win will likely see Luiz Felipe Scolari’s side go through top.
Mexico could still progress as group winners if they beat Croatia and either better Brazil’s goal difference, which is currently superior by one, or match the hosts’ goal difference and triumph on goals scored, where they currently trail Brazil by two.
Mathematical permutations aside, Brazil are expected to defeat Cameroon, who are yet to register either a point or a goal in the tournament.
Volker Finke’s players have been plagued by problems off the pitch – the team initially refused to board the plane to Brazil due to a row over bonuses – while the only damage they have inflicted on it was when Benoit Assou-Ekotto headbutted team-mate Benjamin Moukandjo during their 4-0 defeat to Croatia.
For Brazil, the match at Estadio Nacional is more than just about victory or qualification.
Here is a look at Cameroon vs Brazil 2014 World Cup: Date Time Telecast Channels.
Match:Â Cameroon vs Brazil World Cup Match
Date: 23 June, 2014
Time:Â 17:00 Local | 20:00 GMT | 01:00 PKT (24 June) | 01:30 IST (24 June)
Venue:Â Â Estadio Nacional, Brasilia
Cameroon:Â Pletikosa (Goal Keeper), Srna, Lovren, Vida, Pranjic, Perisic, Modric, Brozovic, Kovacic, Eduardo, Jelavic.
Brazil:Â Cesar (Goal keeper), Dani Alves, David Luiz, Thiago Silva, Marcelo, Oscar, Paulinho, Luiz Gustavo, Hulk, Fred, Neymar.
TV Coverage:Â ABC, ESPN, Tan Action, Star Sports, SkySports 1 HD, Sky Sports 3D, Fox Soccer, Al Jazeera sports, BBC Sport live, PTV Sports, ESPN Brazil, Sony Six, ESPN USA, Fox Sports
