BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Belgium's final World Cup squad appears to have been inadvertently revealed during a television report over team preparations. Belgium coach Roberto Martinez has named a provisional squad of 28, which will be whittled down to 23 on Monday after a friendly international against Portugal on Saturday. However, based on the mattresses, the cut has already been made, given there were only 23 on show. The indication is that goalkeeper Matz Sels, defenders Christian Kabasele and Jordan Lukaku, midfielder Leander Dendoncker and winger Adnan Januzaj will not be flying to Russia. Belgium will also play friendlies against Egypt and Costa Rica before opening their World Cup campaign against Panama on June 18.

Source: The Star June 01, 2018 07:52 UTC