Group D has been christened the 'Group of Death' and it easy to see why with big hitters from South America, Europe and Africa.

Sunday is when many people will regard the World Cup as truly beginning as Brazil launch their campaign in Group E.

Defending champions Germany begin their title defence on Sunday as they take on Mexico.

Monday kicks-off with the second game in Group F taking place between Sweden and South Korea.

The waiting is over come Monday evening, as England get their World Cup campaign underway as they face Tunisia.

The final group left to taste World Cup action gets underway on Tuesday with Group H with Poland and Colombia entering the fray.

Russia will all but seal qualification to the last 16 of the World Cup if they beat Egypt on Tuesday.

A win for Uruguay against Saudi Arabia will book their place in the last 16 of the World Cup finals with a game to spare.

Spain and Portugal go in search of their first wins at the World Cup in Group B after playing out a draw in the opening match.

Denmark and France will secure the qualification spots in Group C with victories on Thursday.