Half time and the world's number one team are in control.

The reigning world champions, however, are in trouble.

Eden Hazard now fancies his chances of a near post finish as he drives one from distance. Doesn't get enough power behind it, though, and Hugo Lloris is down to save.

Half-time can't come soon enough for France.

The game certainly needed a goal as the tempo had gone after a very bright start.

Can France find a way back before the break?

France are dominating possession according to the stats so far but Belgium are seeing plenty of the ball now. Like France earlier, they are having to be patient to try and break down a well-organised defence.

Lovely link up play between Romelu Lukaku and Eden Hazard, the former's first-time flick sending Hazard away into the box but Jules Kounde produces a brilliant challenge to clear before the forward can get his shot off.

VAR has a check but that was a superb tackle.

Karim Benzema pinches the ball from Axel Witsel and then sends Kylian Mbappe on his way down the flank. Benzema is unable to keep up as Mbappe flies forward but his cross is blocked anyway.

I said France were being wasteful in possession but now it is Belgium who are poor with the ball as Youri Tielemans passes straight to an opponent.

Sloppy stuff at the moment.

A surprisingly poor ball into the box by Kevin de Bruyne as he hits it long and a tad aimlessly. It is scooped up by Hugo Lloris, who has provided the best moment of the game with his early save.

Another nicely worked move by France as Antoine Griezmann heads on a cross for Kylian Mbappe but the striker's volley is straight at Thibaut Courtois.

The fast-paced start has given way to a tactical, almost chess-like battle now with France holding onto the ball, looking for areas of weakness to exploit. Belgium are very organised in midfield and defence, however.

A good spell of possession ends with a nice move by France before Adrien Rabiot puts a little too much onto his flick into the box and the ball goes behind for a goalkick.

So far so good for Lee Carsley's team who have completely dominated.

Romelu Lukaku's ball loops off a defender and Kevin de Bruyne is onto it. He has all the time in the world to size up his volley but fluffs his shot and France escape.

I'd be a tad concerned if I were a France supporter at the world champions giving the ball away needlessly a couple of times in these early stages.

Another mistake by Didier Deschamps' side sees Youri Tielemans gifted possession but he launches a long-ranger well over.

It has been a very bright start by Romelu Lukaku, who holds the ball up well to bring Kevin de Bruyne into play but the Manchester City midfielder's shot is blocked.

The first 10 minutes have flown by.

We've already seen chances for both sides and one great save, bodes well for the rest of the game.