FIFA World Cup Russia 2018: Belgium Vs France Preview

The Clash of heavyweights will take place in the first semi of FIFA World Cup Russia 2018. The fixture will be played on 10th of July at 23:30 IST in Saint Petersburg Stadium. This is the first time Belgium has been in the semi-final of the World Cup.

Two favourites will be clashing for a place in Finals of Russia 2018. Kevin De Bruyne came to its best against Brazil when he was offered some advanced role in the side. Eden Hazard is their leading man. Their shot-stopper Thibaut Courtois was MVB in the Quarter Final fixture. He showed the world what he is made of.

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On the other side, France shot-stopper Hugo Lloris is sloppy all tournament and have to upgrade his game before the game. Kylian Mbappé just 19 years of age have already shown the world about his talent sending home world’s best player. France squad average age is only 26 and Belgium have 27.6. They have an immensely young squad.

Bidding goodbye to Russia 2018

Both the teams look extremely talented on the paper and have also proved it by doing in on the grass. France has a slim chance of being favourite but very narrow. On the other hand, Belgium does not want to disappoint them self by losing out their first-ever semi-final on the grand stage.

The team who perform better on the day will be the one to proceed the grand big stage of FIFA World Cup final in Russia and will be waiting for England or Croatia to play in Finals.