Expectations from neutrals are high ahead of the Belgium-Algeria match. After witnessing the Netherlands' stunning 5-1 demolition of Spain and Germany's resounding 4-0 victory over Portugal, the golden generation of the Belgians has been tipped to display a great show as they kick off their 2014 FIFA World Cup campaign.
Liverpool's Simon Mignolet has been left on the bench, as anticipated. While Belgium's starting XI looks scary, Algeria must content themselves with the tag of underdogs. As of now, Ivory Coast remain the only African side to clinch a win on Matchday 1 of the tournament.
Cameroon fell 1-0 to Mexico, Nigeria stumbled to a goalless draw against Iran and Ghana surprisingly lost 2-1 to USA. The pressure is on Algeria to restore a bit of pride for CAF.
Here are the line-ups ahead of this Group H clash:
Belgium's First XI: Courtois, Alderweireld, Kompany, Vertonghen, Witsel, De Bruyne, Lukaku, Hazard, Van Buyten, Dembele, Chadli
Algeria's First XI: Mbolhi, Bougherra, Ghoulam, Halliche, Feghouli, Medjani, Bentaleb, Soudani, Taider, Mahrez, Mostefa
