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Nathan Jacobs

World Cup 2018 - LIVE: Today's fixture schedule, news and updates with Belgium vs Tunisia kicking-off action

The 2018 World Cup is in full as day 10 of the game’s biggest competition gets under way in Russia.

Switzerland brought yesterday’s action to a close, beating Serbia 2-1 after initially falling behind. Today sees Belgium kick off proceedings against Tunisia before attention turns to South Korea vs Mexico. Current champions Germany close the curtain at 7pm when they take on Sweden.

We’ll also have all the latest from Repino where Gareth Southgate’s England are putting in their final preparations ahead of their Group G opener against Tunisia in Volgograd on Monday.

Follow all latest news, views, pictures and video direct from Russia throughout the day as we pick up the pace at the biggest football tournament in the world:

Live Updates

15:18
Comment with your predictions for this afternoon's games. 
 
I'll go with another narrow Mexico victory. 1-0. (Don't hold me to this when they lose 3-0.) 
 
Anyway, here's your team news if that changes anything. 
 
15:15
So, ahead of South Korea - Mexico, here's what to expect
 
15:02
So, have we seen the best individual performance at the World Cup so far?
 
This so-called 'golden generation' for Belgium have 2 wins from 2 and are now the top scorers in the tournament. 
 
One of their stars this afternoon, Eden Hazard, endured a slightly disappointing campaign with Chelsea but he looks on fire so far. 
 
Jack Watson took a closer inspection at his performance today: 
 

Scout report | How Hazard is becoming a similar player to Ronaldo

The Chelsea man was sensational against Tunisia and is developing a pleasing ability to stand up and be counted in the biggest matches.
14:59
FULL TIME: Belgium 5-2 Tunisia 
 
Well well well... 
 
What a fantastic game in Moscow and that'll take the goal ratio up here at the 2018 World Cup
 
Belgium were marvellous at times, Hazard and Lukaku with a brace each and substitute Michy Batshuayi finally netting despite countless chances for more.
 
Tunisia kind of fell apart and were undoubtedly affected by their last minute loss to England Bronn and former Sunderland player Wahbi Khazri got their goals. 
 
Either way, England must now rise to this gauntlet set by the Red Devils when they face Panama tomorrow. 
 
 
14:52
HE HAS NOW!
 
It's 5-1 to Belgium.
14:43
Batshuayi can't believe he hasn't scored yet! Wow. 
 
Partially been his fault but that is an incredible save. 
 
Belgium still lead Tunisia 4-1. 
 
 
14:25
Our very own Ed Malyon is pretty satisfied with what he's seeing from this Belgium side. 
 
Do you agree? On this performance, it's hard not to. 
14:09
The stats just keep getting better and better for Romelu. 
14:05
In true Thierry Henry style...BLIMEY! 
 
And there's surely a lot more to come. 
14:03
Better not rain...
13:51
HALF TIME: Belgium 3-1 Tunisia 
 
On the cusp of half time, Romelu Lukaku nets his second of the game and fourth of the tournament, equalling leading scorer Cristiano Ronaldo. 
 
Blistering attacking from Belgium with Hazard, De Bruyne, Lukaku & Mertens looking a real threat. 
13:35
I know you are all engrossed in this game, which Belgium currently lead 2-1, especially with it affecting England in Group G, but here's a preview for the next game of today between South Korea and Mexico. 
 
13:27
A good piece of advice from Gary, here. 
 
Football > Fun, Sun & anything in between. 
13:09
GOAL! Belgium 1-0 Tunisia (Hazard, pen 4') 
 
Follow the rest of the action here: 
 
12:57
Nigeria beat Iceland 2-0 yesterday to maintain their hopes of progression from the World Cup and some more fantastic news on that front regards Wolves and Nigeria goalkeeper Carl Ikeme who is now in complete remission from cancer. 
 
All the best, Carl. 
12:52
Follow all of the live action from Belgium Tunisia here: 
 
 

 

12:42
Okay, so it might not be Belgium or Tunisia related but it tickled me anyway so I'll share it with you. 
 
Sorry, Cris. 
12:33
Watching the build up to this game? Want something else to occupy yourself with? 
 
Try this website which looks through all the players at this year's World Cup and analyses who you resemble most!
 
Send your results in the comments! 
 
12:22
Romelu Lukaku starts upfront for Belgium once again after scoring twice against Panama in the first game. 
 
If you didn't read it a few days ago, take a look at his story growing up: 
 
12:03
Kick off in Moscow is less than an hour away. 
 
Team news is in: 

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