LONDON (Reuters) - Russia started their World Cup countdown with a 1-0 win over Slovakia while Australia were held to a 1-1 draw by South Africa as the finalists began their preparations in earnest on Monday with the start of the tournament just 17 days away.
Belgium, tipped by many to make a big impression in Brazil, were also in action, crushing Luxembourg 5-1.
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