With extremely high performance, the Belgian team certainly wants to win points before participating in the match against England in the final round.
The Belgian national team entered the first match with a number of injuries. Veteran centre-back Vincent Kompany will not be able to play, while Thomas Vermaelen's ability to start is left uncertain. Belgium could start in a 3-4-3 formation with dedryck Boyata starting in the back three of the Tottenham duo Vertonghen - Alderweireld.
Axel Witsel is one of the controversial pre-tournament call-ups because he is playing in China, while Radja Nainggolan is not called up. However, with Mousa Dembele aging, Witsel is expected to pair up with Kevin De Bruyne, Yannick Carrasco and Thomas Meunier on the two wings. The 3-man front line will be Eden Hazard Dries Mertens Romelu Lukaku.
This is an extremely good scoring opportunity for Belgium before the final match against England to ensure they do not fall behind in the round of 16.
Panama shocked with a ticket to the World Cup finals this year and they will be a team to watch. However, with their level, Belgium is capable of making a big win, the problem is whether they have enough motivation to play at their best.
Expected lineup:
Belgium: Courtois Vertonghen, Boyata, Alderweireld Carrasco, Witsel, De Bruyne, Meunier Hazard, Lukaku, Mertens.
Panama: Penedo Ovalle, Escobar, R. Torres, Machado, Murillo Barcenas, Gomez, Godoy, Avila G. Torres.