On Friday night at 18:00 the Netherlands and Ecuador will both target a second with when they face each other at the Khalifa International Stadium.

At 21:00 the Three Lions of England will be up against the USA at the Al Bayt Stadium.

The Manchester United defender, Harry Maguire, will be earning his 50th cap for England and he said he has confidence in his ability.

“I have great belief in myself,” said the Manchester United defender.

“When I go on the training pitch I work as hard as possible and that gives you good preparation to perform to the best level.

“I want to be playing every week for my club, so I'm going to fight to get back into the team. But I feel fresh and I knew the World Cup was coming up so I put in the extra shifts.”

On Saturday, Tunisia face Australia, Poland will be up against Saudi Arabia, France takes in Denmark and Argentina will play against Mexico.

Morgan Piek OFM Sport