World Cup Russia 2018 newsletter

Belgium fans are here for it. (Francois Lenoir/Reuters)Belgium vs. Panama

Group G, Fisht Olympic Stadium, Sochi

Entering the tournament, Panama was the betting favorite to score the fewest goals in Russia, likely for good reason: The defensive-minded Canaleros have scored exactly one goal in five international matches this year. But they also haven’t allowed that many. Apart from a 6-0 loss to Switzerland in March — Coach Hernan Dario Gomez was tinkering with his lineup — Panama has given up just two goals this year. That defense will come in handy against a Belgium squad with perhaps the most feared stable of goal-scorers in the tournament, thanks to Premier League stalwarts Kevin De Bruyne,…