World Cup 2018: 5 best and worst players as France beat Belgium

#3 Best - Hugo Lloris

Lloris celebrates France's winning goal

Hugo Lloris has proved himself as one of the best all-time captains of the French national team over the last five years. The veteran goalkeeper led from the front and produced a match winning performance as Belgium was shut down.

Lloris faced a stern test and made 3 saves in total. Pulling off a splendid save to deny Toby Alderweireld's left-footed effort in the first half to keep the game scoreless.

The 31 year old was in the firing range of the Belgian attackers from the start but was helped out by his resolute defense as they received a great deal of direction and organization at the back from their skipper.

Lloris was kept busy, but he responded brilliantly each time and looked ready to stretch his body fully for every challenge that came his way, and played an instrumental role in France securing their ticket for the World Cup final in Moscow.

7 - Hugo Lloris 🇫🇷 saved the last 7 shots on target he has faced at the 2018 World Cup. Boss. #WorldCup #FRABEL pic.twitter.com/GWNVjr7ge7

— OptaJean (@OptaJean) July 10, 2018