Belgium struck early and held off a late Brazil fightback to send the five-times champions tumbling out of the World Cup with a 2-1 victory in an end-to-end thriller on Friday that earned them a semi-final against France.
Players of Belgium greet the audience after the 2018 FIFA World Cup quarter-final match between Brazil and Belgium in Kazan. (Courtesy: IANS)
Fernandinho (L top) of Brazil scores an own goal during the 2018 FIFA World Cup quarter-final match. (Courtesy: IANS)
Kevin De Bruyne (R) of Belgium celebrates scoring during the 2018 FIFA World Cup quarter-final match. (Courtesy: IANS)
Goalkeeper Alisson of Brazil reacts during the 2018 FIFA World Cup quarter-final match. (Courtesy: IANS)
Players of Belgium celebrate victory after the 2018 FIFA World Cup quarter-final match. (Courtesy: IANS)
Renato Augusto (R) of Brazil celebrates scoring during the 2018 FIFA World Cup quarter-final match. (Courtesy: IANS)
Head coach Tite (R) of Brazil greets head coach Roberto Martinez of Belgium prior to the 2018 FIFA World Cup quarter-final match. (Courtesy: IANS)
Neymar (C) of Brazil kneels on the pitch after the 2018 FIFA World Cup quarter-final match. (Courtesy: IANS)
Renato Augusto (R) of Brazil celebrates scoring during the 2018 FIFA World Cup quarter-final match. (Courtesy: IANS)
Neymar of Brazil is seen after the 2018 FIFA World Cup quarter-final match. (Courtesy: IANS)