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Highlighting the best World Cup matches of Round 1

By Zack Nelson

VILLAREAL, SPAIN - JUNE 03: The Spain team line up for a photo prior to kick off during the International Friendly match between Spain and Switzerland at Estadio de La Ceramica on June 3, 2018 in Villareal, Spain. (Photo by Manuel Queimadelos Alonso/Getty Images)
VILLAREAL, SPAIN - JUNE 03: The Spain team line up for a photo prior to kick off during the International Friendly match between Spain and Switzerland at Estadio de La Ceramica on June 3, 2018 in Villareal, Spain. (Photo by Manuel Queimadelos Alonso/Getty Images) /
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LONDON, ENGLAND – JUNE 02: Harry Kane of England shakes hands with Gareth Southgate Manager of England after being substituted during the International Friendly match between England and Nigeria at Wembley Stadium on June 2, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – JUNE 02: Harry Kane of England shakes hands with Gareth Southgate Manager of England after being substituted during the International Friendly match between England and Nigeria at Wembley Stadium on June 2, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images) /

Monday 18th June – England vs Tunisia

There isn’t much to watch on the Tunisian side, but it will be crucial that England get off to a good start. Coming off of their worst World Cup result in their country’s history, England come back with a squad full of exciting young talent.

Lack of experience is a concern, with Harry Kane, Dele Ali, Raheem Sterling, Marcus Rashford, and Eric Dier all under the age of 25, but they open the tournament with two very winnable games.

This match should be pretty one-sided, but it’ll also be telling as to whether or not England are equipped for a deep run.

Prediction: England 2-0 Tunisia

Honorable mention – Belgium vs Panama

The reasoning for this one is almost exactly the same as the game above. Belgium have talent, but haven’t put it together yet.

This match against Panama should give us a good idea on where they are as a team and if they’re equipped enough for a deep run. Will Belgium dominate, or will they let Panama hang around?

Prediction: Belgium 4-1 Panama

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