Belgium unchanged for Tunisia clash at World Cup

Belgium's forward Romelu Lukaku (left) and Belgium's defender Thomas Meunier warm up before their Russia 2018 World Cup Group G match against Tunisia at the Spartak Stadium in Moscow on June 23, 2018. PHOTO | YURI CORTEZ |

What you need to know:

  • Belgium and England clash next Thursday in their final Group G match in Kaliningrad in a contest likely to decide the pool winner.

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Belgium coach Roberto Martinez started with the same team which beat Panama for Saturday's World Cup group match against Tunisia in Moscow.

Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku is looking to add to the two goals he scored in their opening 3-0 rout of Panama for the clash at the Spartak Stadium in Moscow.

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Belgium and England clash next Thursday in their final Group G match in Kaliningrad in a contest likely to decide the pool winner.

Tunisia coach Nabil Maaloul swapped his goalkeeper with Farouk Mustapha taking over from Mouez Hassen, who played in the opening 2-1 defeat to England, failing to stop Harry Kane scoring the late winner for the Three Lions.

In the only other change, Troyes midfielder Saif-Eddine Khaoui replaced Naim Sliti in the middle of the park for Tunisia.

Belgium (3-4-2-1)

Thibaut Courtois; Toby Alderweireld, Dedryck Boyata, Jan Vertonghen; Thomas Meunier, Axel Witsel, Kevin De Bruyne, Yannick Carrasco; Eden Hazard (capt), Dries Mertens; Romelu Lukaku

Coach: Roberto Martinez (ESP)

Tunisia

Farouk Mustapha; Syam Ben Youssef, Yassine Meriah, Fakhreddine Ben Youssef, Ali Maaloul; Dylan Bronn, Ellyes Skhiri, Ferjani Sassi; Saif-Eddine Khaoui, Wahbi Khazri (capt), Anice Badri

Coach: Nabil Maaloul (TUN)

Referee: Jair Marrufo (USA)

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