Cameroon had more attempts on target but were beaten by Breel Embolo’s goal in their 1-0 defeat against Switzerland.
Serbia faced an onerous opener against Brazil and held out until two second-half strikes by Richarlison ensured Dragan Stojkovic’s side lost 2-0.
Below are the confirmed lineups for both teams based on the latest news leading up to the match.
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Why is Andre Onana not playing for Cameroon?
Andre Onana is a surprise admission from Cameroon’s squad for the match against Serbia today, having already played in the opening defeat to Switzerland last week.
Journalist Fabrizio Romano claims the Inter Milan goalkeeper has been involved in a disagreement with the head coach Rigobert Song over playing styles.
“André Onana has been removed from Cameroon’s squad. Been told that the reason is a discussion with head coach as he insisted for different style of goalkeeping, more ‘traditional’,” Romano tweeted.
“Onana has no intention to change his style — tense situation & so he’s been excluded.”
While he’s missing from today’s match, some reports suggest he may have been axed from the entire World Cup squad with Samuel Eto’o’s attempts to calm down the situation between Onana and Song.
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Cameroon vs. Serbia lineups
The Indomitable Lions described their training session at their base camp in Al Sailiya on Saturday as “dynamic and very rhythmic”, with all 26 players taking part, including Swansea City midfielder Olivier Ntcham.
They make a surprise change in goal, with Devis Epassy taking over from Andre Onana. Pierre Kunde also comes into midfield, with Samuel Oum Gouet dropping to the bench.
Cameroon (4-3-3, right to left): 16. Epassy (GK) — 19. Fai, 21. Castelletto, 3. N’Koulou, 25. Tolo — 18. Hongla 15. Kunde, 8. Anguissa — 20. Mbeumo, 12. Ekambi 13. Choupo-Moting
Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic, who returned to action after an adductor injury when he replaced Filip Mladenovic after 66 minutes against Brazil, remains on the bench for Serbia.
But they do make two changes to their starting lineup, with Nemanja Maksimovicand Filip Kostic taking over from Nemanja Gudelj and Filip Mladenovic.
Fulham striker Aleksandar Mitrovic, who has only been outscored by three players in the Premier League during a storming start to the season, continues to lead the line.
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Cameroon confirmed starting 11
Cameroon (4-3-3, right to left): 16. Epassy (GK) — 19. Fai, 21. Castelletto, 3. N’Koulou, 25. Tolo — 18. Hongla 15. Kunde, 8. Anguissa — 20. Mbeumo, 12. Ekambi 13. Choupo-Moting
Serbia confirmed starting 11
Serbia (3-5-1-1, right to left): 23. V. Milinkovic-Savic (GK) — 5. Veljkovic, 4. Milenkovic, 2. Pavlovic — 14. Zivkovic, 16. Lukic, 6. Maksimovic, 20. S. Milinkovic-Savic, 17. Kostic — 10. Tadic — 9. A. Mitrovic
Cameroon vs. Serbia World Cup squads
Here are the names on Cameroon and Serbia World Cup squad lists in Qatar (caps correct as of start of Qatar 2022):
