The 2018 FIFA World Cup kicked off Thursday. Host country Russia won their first match against Saudi Arabia 5-0 to open the tournament. Friday’s matches include the remaining Group A teams, Egypt and Uruguay at 8 a.m., and all four Group B teams will have their first matches.
World Cup schedule today: 8 a.m. – Egypt vs. Uruguay (Group A)
11 a.m. – Morocco vs. Iran (Group B)
2 p.m. – Portugal vs. Spain (Group B)
Group A Standings: Russia (1-0-0) 3 points
Uruguay (0-0-0) 0 points
Egypt (0-0-0) 0 points
Saudi Arabia 0-0-1), 0 points
Group B Standings: Portugal (0-0-0) 0 points
Spain (0-0-0) 0 points
Morocco (0-0-0) 0 points
Iran (0-0-0), 0 points
Egypt vs. Uruguay (Group A)
Egyptian coach Hector Cuper said star forward Mohamed Salah will play in their Group A opener. Uruguay is still favored to win. Date: Friday, June 15
Time: 8 a.m. EST, Location: Stadion Central’nyj, Yekaterinburg
Morocco vs. Iran (Group B): The opening match in Group B is a must-win for either of these teams. A draw likely won’t cut it for point totals to survive the group
Date: Friday, June 15
Time: 11 a.m. EST, Location: Stadion Krestovskyi, Saint Petersburg
Portugal vs. Spain (Group B): The second Group B match today will see Cristiano Ronaldo against goalkeeper David de Gea. While both teams are predicted to Advance, this first match for both teams may very well decide the tie-breaker in the group.
Date: Friday, June 15, Time: 2 p.m. EST
Location: Olimpiyskiy Stadium, Sochi
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