Blow by blow: Egypt vs Uruguay
Egypt and Uruguay kick off today's action at the 2018 World Cup as they conclude the Group A games in Ekaterinburg.
Egypt’s midfielder Amr Warda (L) and Uruguay’s midfielder Giorgian De Arrascaeta (R) go for the ball during the Russia 2018 World Cup Group A football match between Egypt and Uruguay at the Ekaterinburg Arena in Ekaterinburg on June 15, 2018. Picture: AFP PHOTO
The Pharaohs topped their group in qualifying after losing just one of their six games but were heavily reliant on Liverpool star Mohamed Salah.
Uruguay are regarded as the favourites to progress from Group A although they haven’t opened a World Cup campaign with a victory since 1970 – drawing three and losing three in the meantime.
The South Americans finished second to Brazil in qualifying, coming second ahead of Argentina, and they have impressed at the last two World Cups.
La Celeste finished fourth in 2010 and they could go far again this year with the likes of Luis Suarez and Edinson Cavani leading the line.
