Khaya Ndubane

By Khaya Ndubane

Digital Manager Phakaaathi


Live report: Belgium vs Panama

The opening match in Group G promises to deliver a fascinating contrast of styles.


To follow every moment of the game LIVE, click or tap on THIS LINK!

Belgium, for their part, go into the game with serious momentum after some impressive performances in their warm-up friendlies, and coach Roberto Martinez boasts a talented generation at the peak of its powers.

His players bring solid international experience as well, with the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ and UEFA EURO 2016 under their belts, and they now hope to reach a whole new level in Russia.

As for Panama, they are set to embark on their first ever World Cup adventure but have no intention of giving Les Diables Rouges (Red Devils) an easy start.

Coach Hernan Dario Gomez is wary of Belgium’s firepower and will be anxious for his side to keep things tight at the back, especially since neighbours Costa Rica suffered a heavy 4-1 loss to the European hopefuls in a friendly just a week ago.

Read more on these topics

World Cup

For more news your way

Download our app and read this and other great stories on the move. Available for Android and iOS.