Both teams are already in the best 16. But whoever loses this game gets a better pass to victory avoiding Brazil, etc. Also the loser has to travel way less later on than the winner. So it is going to be interesting to see if they let the best players sit this game out. They want to win the war, not the battle... https://edition.cnn.com/2018/06/28/football/england-belgium-world-cup-match-lose-int-spt/index.html "While the winner will potentially have to face the likes of Brazil and France en route to the final, the losing team could make it all the way to Luzhniki Stadium on July 15 having only overcome Sweden and Denmark in the quarterfinals and last four."
Also should be a very polite game, because if it is a draw, FIFA fair play rules apply, so whoever has the less yellow and red cards gets to be the group leader. The same rule has just made Japan part of the 16.
Brazil is top 4 teams left with Belgium, France and maybe Croatia. Pekelo is right, Belgium winning got put in the bracket side of death while England, if they beat Colombia avoids the major powers until the Finals. In one side you have Uruguay, Belgium, Brazil, Mexico, and France and not to mention Portugal and Argentina where there as well. Winner from that brakcet is the World Cup winner with Spain out and Croatia having a better path through.
Brazil has the best team overall. After losing 7-1 to Germany at home in their own WC, they have much to make up to. Brazil will most likely win this WC, this team is just too good...