France and Belgium battle for a place in the finals
Four teams are left in the 2018 World Cup and two of them are in action this evening for a spot in the finals.
Belgium and France clash for one of the two available places in the finals of the 2018 World Cup set for July 15, 2018. A trip to Moscow and an appearance on the biggest stage of world football is what both teams will be battling for.
France made it to the semifinals with a convincing 2-0 victory over Uruguay and are on course for a third World Cup trophy with their star studded side.
Belgium have been impressive in the tournament and are currently the highest scoring side left in the World Cup. The Red Devils dispatched Brazil in the quarters and have momentum on their side heading into this game.
Didier Deschamp have a full house with Blaise Matuidi returning from the suspension that saw him missed the quarterfinal game against Uruguay. Tolisso impressed against Uruguay and it will be interesting to see if he will keep his place in the starting eleven ahead of Matuidi.
Thomas Menueir picked up a yellow against Brazil, ruling him out of this game. Martinez played Chadli in the right wing-back role against Brazil and its expected that he will retain his place in the starting team.
This will be the first competitive meeting between the two sides since the 1986 World Cup, when France won 4-2 in the third-place playoff.
France have won both World Cup meetings against Belgium, winning 3-1 in the first round in 1938, and 4-2 in the third-place playoff match in 1986.
Game kicks off at 6pm GMT. Stay with us for all the Live Updates.
