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  • Much focus on Egypt as they end their 28-year World Cup drought
  • Hardened World Cup stalwarts Uruguay await in Ekaterinburg
  • THE LATEST: #EGYURU LIVE BLOG updating now
This is the first Russia 2018 outing for both teams and just the second match in the tournament, being the opening action on Day 2. Both sides will be desperate to begin Group A in positive style, following the Opening Match between Russia and Saudi Arabia.
The match is highly anticipated in Egypt where the country will come to a virtual stand-still for the Pharaohs’ first FIFA World Cup™ match for nearly three decades. It has been something of a melodramatic build-up for Egypt after the shoulder injury suffered by superstar forward Mohamed Salah. Much focus will centre on the part played by the Liverpool man during the match, if any.
Two-time World Cup winners Uruguay present a formidable opening hurdle for an Egypt side shouldering the burden making a splash on their World Cup return. The South Americans impressed at the last two World Cups, most notably finishing fourth in 2010. Though they exited at the Round of 16 at Brazil 2014, many of that side return, ensuring an experienced core remain, headlined by star attacking pair Luis Suarez and Edinson Cavani. Uruguay’s qualifying campaign was mixed at times, but they always bring their famed Charrua spirit to the big occasion.


  • Much focus on Egypt as they end their 28-year World Cup drought
  • Hardened World Cup stalwarts Uruguay await in Ekaterinburg

This is the first Russia 2018 outing for both teams and just the second match in the tournament, being the opening action on Day 2. Both sides will be desperate to begin Group A in positive style, following the Opening Match between Russia and Saudi Arabia.
The match is highly anticipated in Egypt where the country will come to a virtual stand-still for the Pharaohs’ first FIFA World Cup™ match for nearly three decades. It has been something of a melodramatic build-up for Egypt after the shoulder injury suffered by superstar forward Mohamed Salah. Much focus will centre on the part played by the Liverpool man during the match, if any.
Two-time World Cup winners Uruguay present a formidable opening hurdle for an Egypt side shouldering the burden making a splash on their World Cup return. The South Americans impressed at the last two World Cups, most notably finishing fourth in 2010. Though they exited at the Round of 16 at Brazil 2014, many of that side return, ensuring an experienced core remain, headlined by star attacking pair Luis Suarez and Edinson Cavani. Uruguay’s qualifying campaign was mixed at times, but they always bring their famed Charrua spirit to the big occasion.

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