Inter’s Saphir Taider and Napoli’s Faouzi Ghoulam are included in Algeria’s starting line-up to face Belgium.
Inter’s Saphir Taider and Napoli’s Faouzi Ghoulam are included in Algeria’s starting line-up to face Belgium.
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Belgium meanwhile are many people’s tip as dark horses to go far in the tournament and that is reflected in Coach Marc Wilmots’ line-up.
While there are no Italian based players included, 10 of Wilmots’ starting 11 ply their trade in Europe’s major five Leagues.
This afternoon’s referee in Belo Horizonte is Mexico’s Marco Rodriguez. Kick-off is at 17.00 BST
Official Line-ups
Belgium: Courtois, Alderweireld, Van Buyten, Kompany, Vertonghen, Witsel, Dembele, De Bruyne, Hazard, Chadli, Lukaku
Algeria: Mbolhi, Bougherra, Ghoulam, Halliche, Feghouli, Medjani, Bentaleb, Soudani, Taider, Mahrez, Mostefa
Referee: Marco Rodriguez (Mexico)