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FIFA World Cup 2018 third-place match: Belgium vs England - See pics

Belgium beat England 2-0 in the World Cup third-place play-off on Saturday to secure their best ever finish at a World Cup and send Gareth Southgate`s side home with a second straight loss.

Updated:Jul 15, 2018, 01:05 AM IST

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Players of Belgium celebrate Thomas Meunier's goal during the match. (Courtesy: IANS)

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Thomas Meunier of Belgium celebrates scoring during the 2018 FIFA World Cup third-place play-off match. (Courtesy: IANS)

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Players of England and Belgium are seen prior to the 2018 FIFA World Cup third place play-off match between England and Belgium. (Courtesy: IANS)

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Romelu Lukaku (R front) of Belgium shakes hands with Marcus Rashford (L front) of England before being substituted off during the match. (Courtesy: IANS)

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Raheem Sterling (2nd R) of England vies with Belgium's Toby Alderweireld (1st L), Vincent Kompany (2nd L) and Axel Witsel during the match. (Courtesy: IANS)

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Ruben Loftus-Cheek (R) of England vies with Jan Vertonghen of Belgium during the match. (Courtesy: IANS)

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Kieran Trippier (L) of England comforts Nacer Chadli of Belgium during the match. (Courtesy: IANS)

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Ruben Loftus-Cheek (R front) of England vies with Axel Witsel (L) of Belgium during the match. (Courtesy: IANS)

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Axel Witsel of Belgium lies on the pitch after his injury during the 2018 FIFA World Cup third-place play-off match. (Courtesy: IANS)

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Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois of Belgium pulls up Harry Kane (bottom) of England during the 2018 FIFA World Cup third-place play-off match. (Courtesy: IANS)

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Eden Hazard (L front) of Belgium breaks through with the ball during the 2018 FIFA World Cup third-place play-off match. (Courtesy: IANS)

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Belgium's Eden Hazard (2nd L), Vincent Kompany (3rd L), Kevin De Bruyne (3rd R) and assistant coach Thierry Henry (1st L) are seen after the awarding ceremony of the 2018 FIFA World Cup third-place play-off match. (Courtesy: IANS)

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Players of Belgium greet the audience after the awarding ceremony of the 2018 FIFA World Cup third-place play-off match. (Courtesy: IANS)

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Players of Belgium greet the audience after the awarding ceremony of the 2018 FIFA World Cup third-place play-off match. (Courtesy: IANS)