The Korea Republic are the more likely following their 1-1 draw against Germany last outing, a result that breathed life into the Taeguk Warriors’ Group C campaign, which began with a 2-0 loss to Cameroon.

Uzbekistan’s Egyptian ambitions are hanging by a thread, but the Central Asian’s will no less be looking to end their campaign on a positive note against England in Suez immediately after Korea’s clash with the US.

For Korea Republic, the challenge of a re-energized and in-form United States line up awaits Korea in Suez, where nothing but all three points will suffice for the men in red.

The Americans showcased some fine form when disposing of Cameroon 4-1 in their most recent match, which coupled with their 2-0 pre-tournament triumph over Australia in Cyprus suggests Hong Myung-bo’s men will have their work cut out for them.

“The USA are going to be tough opponents but they do have their weaknesses,” said Korea’s coach.

“I played over there with LA Galaxy for a while so I have plenty of experience of football in America.

“I think it’s going to be an exciting match. We only have one point and one game left, so we need to win at all costs.”

Uzbekistan also need a win. If results and circumstances go the way of the Uzbeks, Akhmad Ubaydullaev’s charges could well be celebrating more than just their first ever FIFA U-20 World Cup points.

Back to back losses against Ghana and Uruguay see Uzbekistan occupy third place in Group D - ahead of England on goal difference.

Consequently, an Uzbek win by a comfortable margin might yet see last year’s AFC U-19 Championship runners-up squeeze into one of four places in the last 16 for third-placed teams.

Uzbekistan will certainly fancy their chances against a below-strength England side low on confidence following their 4-0 humbling at the hands of Ghana.

“If people watch the England game, you will see how well we can play,” said coach Ubaydullaev.

“We’re going to analyse our last game against Uruguay, see where we went wrong and put things right.”