World Cup 2018: Top 5 Group Games to Watch

World Cup 2018 Egypt vs Uruguay
Egypt vs Uruguay will be all about Mohamed Salah vs Luis Suarez

#3 England vs Belgium (18 June)

2017 FIFA World Cup Qualifcation England v Slovenia Oct 5th
Harry Kane will be captaining England at the World Cup

With Tunisia and Panama in their group, Belgium and England will be keeping an eye on each other's results in the group stage. And the two sides will meet on the final day of the group stage - quite possibly to see who tops the group.

That is quite crucial for this group as the team that finishes second could face Colombia in the Round of 16. Therefore, both the Red Devils and the Three Lions will go all out for the win.

England have failed in recent World Cups, spectacularly on some occasions. They finished dead last in 2014 in a group with Costa Rica, Uruguay, and Italy while Euro 2016 saw them suffer a humiliating exit at the hands of minnows Iceland.

Belgium v Republic of Ireland - Group E: UEFA Euro 2016
Belgium will want to improve on a quarter-final finish in the 2014 World Cup and Euro 2016

However, Gareth Southgate has a very capable squad this time and, on paper, they look like a potentially good side that can compete even in the knockout stages. With Harry Kane captaining the squad, the team has a rich mix of youth and experience with the best of the Premier League sides selected.

Belgium, on the other hand, will be looking to improve on their quarter-final finish from 2014. Roberto Martinez has an unbelievable squad from Thibaut Courtois at the back, Jan Vertonghen in defence, Kevin De Bruyne in midfield, and Eden Hazard and Romelu Lukaku in attack.

It promises to be a humdinger of a game.

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