Belgium vs Tunisia live: World Cup 2018 Russia Group G
Follow all the action live online from the Spartak Stadium as Belgium take on Tunisia in the sides' second match of Group G today.
Belgium 5-2 Tunisia: match report
Two goals each for Romelu Lukaku and Eden Hazard and one for Michy Batshuayi swept Belgium to a 5-2 victory over Tunisia on Saturday that put them in command of World Cup Group G and underlined their status as one of the tournament favourites.
After racking up two wins and a goal difference of plus-six Belgium are virtually assured of advancing but it is not yet guaranteed - and they will be aware that they will need to tighten up at the back to handle the threat of the big guns deeper into the tournament.
Should they lose their final game against England, currently on three, and pointless Panama somehow beat England and Tunisia, all three would have six points and the top two would be decided on goal difference.
Belgium vs Tunisia live: as it happened
Belgium vs Tunisia live: preview
The eternal World Cup hopefuls Belgium will write the second chapter of their 2018 World Cup adventure this afternoon. Whether the story continues peacefully or suddenly turns into a thriller depends on Roberto Martínez's side not having a disaster against what is, in principle, a fairly weak Tunisia side.
One of the most potent sides in the first round of matches, with a 0-3 win over Panama, Belgium today go looking for the win that would see them virtually qualified for the next round. With Lukaku in fine form, Mertens hungry, Courtois secure, and with plenty of pace and class in Hazar and De Bruyne, Belgium shouldn't struggle much against the Tunisians, although nothing would come as a surprise given what we've seen in Russia so far.
Tunisia need something against Belgium
Meanwhile, Tunisia need to get something from the game, like water in the desert. A defeat would leave them little chance, or none if England pick up something in their game against Panama. Maaloul's side showed against England they hadn't come to Russia just for the tourism, but fortune failed to smile on them against England. Only an injury time goal from Kane prevented them joining the club of surprises at this tournament, which includes Switzerland, Mexico, Iceland and Japan. Against the attacking prowess of the Belgians the Tunisians will use the same tactic they used against the English: deep lines and a fast counter-attacks if they get the chance. And make the most of any dead ball situations they get.