The hosts will definitely hope their key player from the opening match, Denis Cheryshev, will be able to replicate the fantastic performance from the Saudi Arabia match. The forthcoming clash will be a proper test to Russia’s credentials as they hope to earn their ticket for the next stage of the competition without leaving it to Lady Luck or chance to decide. Stanislav Cherchesov’s side breezed past the incompetent opposition in a remarkable fashion but will now face a much more difficult challenge against a motivated Egypt. RussiaĪ seven-match winless run brought pessimism and fear for the World Cup hosts Russia but an empathic 5-0 victory over a woeful Saudi Arabia lifted all negativity.
At the opposite end, Egypt are bidding for their first-ever World Cup win as the African nation hopes to welcome back Liverpool superstar Mohamed Salah.
World Cup hosts will be looking to virtually put a seal on their place in the knockout stages following a compelling tournament opener against Saudi Arabia.
