The second match of the 2018 World Cup sees Egypt take on Uruguay in a match that could go some way to deciding the winner of Group B. It could also be Mo Salah's comeback from the injury he sustained in the Champions League final last month.
When is it? Friday, June 15 - ie today.
What time is kick off? 1pm UK time.
Uruguay's all-time leading goalscorer Luis Suarez will lead the line for the South Americans alongside PSG striker Edinson Cavani.
The pair have 91 international goals between them and will be supported in attack by 26-year-old playmaker Matias Vecino, who impressed at Inter Milan last season.
Salah’s presence will be hailed by his country who feared the worst when his shoulder suffered under the weight of a challenge by Sergio Ramos in Kiev.
It is also good news for the competition given the genuine concern for his fitness in the immediate aftermath of the final.
But in the build-up, Cuper insisted his side could survive even without their talismanic playmaker.
“Egypt is lucky that this generation has one of the best players in the world but our tactics don’t solely revolve around him," he told Egyptian TV.
“Argentina also has Lionel Messi, can we tell them not to play him? This doesn’t happen."
Uruguay top goalscorer Luis Suarez has insisted he is a much more mature player since sparking controversy in his previous two World Cup tournaments.
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