5 special group-stage matches at Russia 2018 well worth the wait 

#5. Belgium–England (Group G, 28 June)

Though dismal performances in recent tournaments have made fans underrate England, they still are a very beloved team. On the other hand, Belgium are one of the strongest teams going into the 2018 World Cup with the likes of Eden Hazard, Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku, Thibaut Cortouis, Jan Vertonghen and Mousa Dembélé in their ranks.

Erstwhile English captain Steven Gerrard attempts to win the ball during an international friendly in 2012, when England beat Belgium 1-0, thanks to a Danny Welbeck strike.

What makes this match-up special is that all of the aforementioned Belgian players play for English clubs in the Premier League and are very familiar to England's players. The English would give it their all in a concerted effort to make it past the group stage, unlike in 2014 when they crashed out after finishing fourth in their group.