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World Cup | Quarter-Finals
Jul 6, 2018 at 7pm UK
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Reaction
![Romelu Lukaku and Pepe in action during the international friendly between Belgium and Portugal on June 2, 2018 Romelu Lukaku and Pepe in action during the international friendly between Belgium and Portugal on June 2, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Romelu Lukaku: 'My game is more than goals'
Manchester United and Belgium forward Romelu Lukaku wants "to be seen as an all-rounder" on the football pitch rather than a player who simply scores goals.
Jul 7, 19:51
![Belgium's Romelu Lukaku scores their second goal in the match against Panama on June 18, 2018 Belgium's Romelu Lukaku scores their second goal in the match against Panama on June 18, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Rio Ferdinand hails Romelu Lukaku performance
Former England and Manchester United centre-back Rio Ferdinand says that Romelu Lukaku was "too big and too strong" for Brazil on Friday night.
Jul 7, 19:38
![Brazil's Philippe Coutinho celebrates scoring their first goal in the match against Switzerland on June 17, 2018 Brazil's Philippe Coutinho celebrates scoring their first goal in the match against Switzerland on June 17, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Philippe Coutinho expecting barrage of criticism
Philippe Coutinho says that Brazil "will be beaten up by criticism from all sides" following their 2-1 defeat to Belgium in the quarter-finals of the 2018 World Cup.
Jul 7, 15:58
![Switzerland's Xherdan Shaqiri reacts to Brazil's Marcelo during the World Cup match on June 17, 2018 Switzerland's Xherdan Shaqiri reacts to Brazil's Marcelo during the World Cup match on June 17, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Marcelo: 'Defeat difficult to explain'
Brazil defender Marcelo admits that his country have been wounded by their quarter-final exit to Belgium at the 2018 World Cup.
Jul 7, 14:46
![Belgium defender Thomas Meunier in action during his side's international friendly with Portugal on June 2, 2018 Belgium defender Thomas Meunier in action during his side's international friendly with Portugal on June 2, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Thomas Meunier: 'Brazil were disappointing'
Belgium defender Thomas Meunier "expected more difficulties" against Brazil in Friday night's 2018 World Cup quarter-final.
Jul 7, 13:24
![Brazil manager Tite on June 3, 2018 Brazil manager Tite on June 3, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Tite: 'Brazil not clinical enough against Belgium'
Brazil boss Tite rues his side's missed chances during their World Cup quarter-final clash with Brazil.
Jul 6, 22:31
![Kevin De Bruyne celebrates scoring the second during the World Cup quarter-final game between Brazil and Belgium on July 6, 2018 Kevin De Bruyne celebrates scoring the second during the World Cup quarter-final game between Brazil and Belgium on July 6, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Belgium's Kevin De Bruyne: 'We showed the world what we are capable of'
Belgium's Kevin De Bruyne says that his team made a statement of intent by knocking Brazil out of the World Cup.
Jul 6, 21:51
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Roberto Martinez hails Belgium's "incredible heart"
Belgium boss Roberto Martinez hails his players' "incredible heart" following their win over Brazil.
Jul 6, 21:36
The Match
Match Report
Belgium beat five-time winners Brazil 2-1 at the Kazan Arena to set up a World Cup semi-final showdown with France.
Live Commentary
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Belgium's 2-1 win against Brazil, as the Red Devils pulled off a surprise win to reach the World Cup semis.
Team News
Belgium boss Roberto Martinez makes two changes for his side's World Cup quarter-final with Brazil.
Preview
Sports Mole provides predicted XIs, team news and a full match preview for the World Cup quarter-final clash between Brazil and Belgium.
Form Guide
Build-up
![Belgium winger Eden Hazard in action during his side's World Cup warm-up match against Egypt in June 2018 Belgium winger Eden Hazard in action during his side's World Cup warm-up match against Egypt in June 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Roberto Martinez: 'Eden Hazard makes football beautiful'
Chelsea and Belgium forward Eden Hazard is a player who makes football "a beautiful sport", according to his national team manager Roberto Martinez.
Jul 5, 22:38
![Switzerland's Xherdan Shaqiri reacts to Brazil's Marcelo during the World Cup match on June 17, 2018 Switzerland's Xherdan Shaqiri reacts to Brazil's Marcelo during the World Cup match on June 17, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Marcelo ready to make Brazil comeback against Belgium
Brazil boss Tite confirms that Marcelo is back in contention for Friday's showdown with Belgium in Kazan after sitting out the Mexico match because of a back injury.
Jul 5, 22:03
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Roberto Martinez: 'Belgium ready for Brazil test'
Belgium manager Roberto Martinez believes that his side are "very similar" to Brazil in terms of quality, but concedes that the Selecao boast far more pedigree.
Jul 5, 21:38
![Belgium defender Thomas Meunier in action during his side's international friendly with Portugal on June 2, 2018 Belgium defender Thomas Meunier in action during his side's international friendly with Portugal on June 2, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Belgium boss Roberto Martinez: 'Thomas Meunier can handle Brazil's Neymar'
Belgium boss Roberto Martinez backs defender Thomas Meunier to handle the threat offered by Brazil's Neymar in the World Cup quarter-final between the two nations.
Jul 5, 12:24