2018 World Cup: 4 players from Belgium to watch out for in their  game against Tunisia

Belgium is a team to watch out for at the FIFA World Cup. Their best result has been fourth place finish at the 1986 World Cup. The current side is a blend of youth and experience and has the potential to win big matches.

Roberto Martinez has developed a great unit within two years with the help of his assistant Thierry Henry. The current Belgian side has a formidable defence, good midfielders and terrific strikers. In short, they have all the ingredients in their side that make them potential heavy-weights for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

Belgium beat Panama quite convincingly 3-0 in their opening match of the group. Tunisia, on the other hand were quite unlucky as Harry Kane's late header sealed a 2-1 victory for England. Being a creative side, Belgium will still find it difficult to get past the solid Tunisian defence as was found by England during their 2-1 win in the opening game. It will be an interesting game between these two sides.

The possible victory against Tunisia will ensure Belgium's qualification for the knockout stages. Having scored 2 goals in the last game against Panama, Lukaku will look to increase his goal tally and hence Tunisia will have to keep a close eye on him as well.

Let us look at the 4 Belgian players to watch out for in their game against Tunisia.

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#4 Jan Vertonghen

Vertonghen is a key player for Belgium at the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Being tall and physically strong, he likes to dominate the attackers, is good at tackling and is a good tactician. Due to his height, he can cover the ground very quickly. His defensive partnership with Toby Alderweireld at both club Tottenham and national side Belgium is formidable and it will be a difficult task for Tunisian strikers to beat them.

Having represented Belgium in 102 matches and scored 8 goals for them, Vertonghen is good in heading the ball at set pieces and hence is a threat for the opposition in their penalty area. He was part of the 2014 Belgium side which reach the Quarter-finals of the World cup.

Having being solid at the back against Panama, Tunisia will find it difficult get past him and will be a threat to their defence during set pieces.

#3 Thibaut Courtois

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Thibaut Courtois is one among the most talented goal-keepers to watch out for at the 2018 FIFA World Cup. He is acrobatic, has the ability to widen himself in order to protect the goal, and is a good communicator.

His reflexes have made him a world-class player in Europe. Having represented Belgium in 58 matches, Courtois kept 2 clean sheets at the 2014 World Cup and hence played a vital role in helping Belgium reach the Quarter-finals. He will be one of the top contenders for the Golden Glove award at the 2018 World Cup.

Having kept a clean sheet against Panama, his goal-keeping skills will make it difficult for Tunisia to score against Belgium.

#2 Kevin De Bruyne

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De Bruyne has developed into one of the best playmakers in the world. His passing is pinpoint accurate, has a great vision and is a consistent performer for Belgium. De Bruyne's ability to read the game is probably second to none.

Having represented Belgium in 62 matches and scored 14 goals, De Bruyne will be responsible for keeping the ball and creating opportunities for his teammates against Panama. His sharp and accurate crosses will provide chances to the Belgium strikers to score from.

De Bruyne's style of play will enable Belgium to retain possession as well as pierce Tunisia's defence to win the game.

#1 Eden Hazard

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Chelsea forward Eden Hazard is one of the world's best footballer right now. Blessed with a tremendous turn of pace, the 27-year-old is an amazing dribbler and also dangerous from set-pieces too.

Capable of shooting from long range, he excels in one-on-one situations and is able to create and score goals from seemingly nothing. Having represented Belgium on 85 occasions to date, he has netted 22 goals and will be their most important player in Russia this summer.

Link-up play with Manchester City's Kevin de Bruyne could prove pivotal for Belgium's aspirations for success going forward and naturally, the Red Devils look to improve upon a disappointing quarter-final exit from two years ago in the European Championships.

Hazard will be a key player for Belgium against Tunisia as he will look break apart their defence with his pace and dribbling skills.