Slovenian capatin Robert Koren has set the tone for his teammates on the road to the World Cup. (Ian Kington/Getty Images)

DAY 3, MATCH 1

Slovenia vs. Algeria, Group C

Date and Location

June 13, Peter Mokaba Stadium, Polokwane

Broadcast details

Live on CBC and CBCSports.ca (7 a.m. ET). Consult CBC's full broadcast schedule.

What's at stake

If the prognosticators are right, then both Algeria and Slovenia simply fill the ledger in Group C. But, after Saturday's draw between the U.S. and England, a win by either Algeria or Slovenia might complicate the group.

Injuries and suspensions

No injury concerns for either team.

Player to watch for Slovenia

Robert Koren — Slovenia's captain and midfield conductor carefully dictates his countrymen's every move. Throughout qualifying, Slovenia was a pragmatic passing team because of his shrewd decisions and movements.

Player to watch for Algeria

Abdelkader Ghezzal — The Siena striker has come into his own over the last few seasons, developing into a well-rounded attacker who fearlessly runs through defenders.

Key matchup

Milivoje Novakovic vs. Antar Yahia — Two players who are easily instigated and whose tempers sometimes enhance or spoil their talents. It will indeed be fun to see their inevitable clash inside Algeria's 18-yard box.

Slovenian perspective

"We head to South Africa proudly. Our goal is the second round, and we will try to achieve that." — striker Milivoje Novakovic

Algerian perspective

"There [is] a lot of willingness on the part of players, who have given a great deal in these last few weeks." — coach Rabah Saadane

World Cup head-to-head

Algeria is facing Slovenia for the first time.

All-time head-to-head

Algeria and Slovenia have never met at senior level.