Group E: Netherlands vs. Belgium

SITE: Saint-Denis

TIME: Noon. TV: Chs. 7, 24.

* ABOUT THE NETHERLANDS: The Netherlands is among a handful of teams with a legitimate chance at winning the World Cup, but much depends on the fitness and availability of forward Dennis Bergkamp. He sat out Arsenal’s victory in the F.A. Cup final because of a pulled hamstring and will not start today, but might be a second-half substitute.

* ABOUT BELGIUM: After doing a last-minute sales pitch to talk reluctant midfielder Enzo Scifo, 32, into joining the team in France, Coach Georges Leekens has decided to keep him on the bench, opting for younger legs.

* OUTLOOK: The Netherlands swept its rival in qualification play and will make it three for three today.