World Cup 2018: 3 key battles that could decide the outcome of England vs Belgium

#3 Left page of referee's notebook vs right page of referee's notebook

It could come down to the contents of this book

The winner of this match will also top the group. However in the event of a draw, the team which finishes top of the group will be decided by the number of cards received during the match. The order of the tie-breakers (taken from the official website) used during the group stage at Russia 2018 is given below:

1) Greatest number of points obtained in all group matches

2) Goal difference in all group matches

3) Greatest number of goals scored in all group matches

4) Greatest number of points obtained in the group matches between the teams concerned

5) Goal difference resulting from the group matches between the teams concerned

6) Greater number of goals scored in all group matches between the teams concerned

7) Greater number of points obtained in the fair play conduct of the teams based on yellow and red cards received in all group matches

8) Drawing of lots by the FIFA

England and Belgium currently have identical records in the Group G table. They both have six points, a goal difference of +6, have scored eight goals, and have conceded two goals. This means that in the event of a draw between the two sides, they will remain tied on points one to six above.

The tie will then be broken based on fair play conduct. Belgium has received three yellow cards to England's two so far, and the number of times the referee flashes a card during the game may well end up being the determining factor that decides the final standings in Group G.

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