Thomas Meunier celebrates with teammates after scoring the opener during the World Cup third-place playoff between Belgium and England on July 14, 2018
Belgium condemn England to fourth place at World Cup
Belgium record their best-ever finish at a World Cup courtesy of a 2-0 win over England in their third-place playoff match in St Petersburg.
Jul 14, 15:56
 England manager Gareth Southgate on June 2, 2018
Team News: England Southgate makes five changes to England XI
England boss Gareth Southgate makes five changes to his XI for Saturday's 2018 World Cup third-place playoff with Belgium.
Jul 14, 12:50
 Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku in action for his side during the last 16 match against Japan at the 2018 World Cup
Roberto Martinez: 'Romelu Lukaku is best striker in world football'
Belgium manager Roberto Martinez claims that Romelu Lukaku is the best striker in world football ahead of his side's third-place playoff with England.
Jul 13, 19:55
 Belgium's Romelu Lukaku scores their second goal in the match against Panama on June 18, 2018
Roberto Martinez: 'Romelu Lukaku not chasing individual awards'
Belgium manager Roberto Martinez insists that Romelu Lukaku is more interested in helping his side claim third place at the World Cup than winning the Golden Boot.
Jul 13, 19:31
 England's Jamie Vardy in action with Belgium's Mousa Dembele on June 28, 2018
Preview:Belgium vs. England - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full match preview of England's third-place playoff with Belgium in St Petersburg.
Jul 12, 20:12
 France defender Samuel Umtiti celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal of his side's World Cup semi-final with Belgium on July 10, 2018
Samuel Umtiti sends France into World Cup final
France book their place in the final of the 2018 World Cup courtesy of a 1-0 win over Belgium, with Samuel Umtiti scoring the only goal of the game.
Jul 10, 19:55
 Kevin De Bruyne celebrates scoring the second during the World Cup quarter-final game between Brazil and Belgium on July 6, 2018
Preview:France vs. Belgium - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted XIs, team news and a full match preview for the World Cup semi-final clash between France and Belgium.
Jul 8, 10:40
 France's Raphael Varane in action with Denmark's Pione Sisto on June 26, 2018
Raphael Varane: 'Eden Hazard, Romelu Lukaku are big threats'
France centre-back Raphael Varane insists that his team will have to be wary of Belgium duo Eden Hazard and Romelu Lukaku in Tuesday night's 2018 World Cup semi-final.
Jul 7, 20:47
 Romelu Lukaku and Pepe in action during the international friendly between Belgium and Portugal on June 2, 2018
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, 18:51
 Belgium's Romelu Lukaku scores their second goal in the match against Panama on June 18, 2018
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, 18:38
 England manager Gareth Southgate on June 2, 2018
Preview:Sweden vs. England - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of the quarter-final clash between Sweden and England at the 2018 World Cup.
Jul 6, 22:05
 Kevin De Bruyne celebrates scoring the second during the World Cup quarter-final game between Brazil and Belgium on July 6, 2018
Belgium knock out Brazil to reach World Cup semi-finals
Belgium beat five-time winners Brazil 2-1 at the Kazan Arena to set up a World Cup semi-final showdown with France.
Jul 6, 19:54
 Brazil's Philippe Coutinho celebrates scoring their first goal in the match against Switzerland on June 17, 2018
Preview:Brazil vs. Belgium - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted XIs, team news and a full match preview for the World Cup quarter-final clash between Brazil and Belgium.
Jul 5, 12:40
 Belgium's players celebrate beating USA in the last 16 of the 2014 World Cup
Belgium beat Japan through last-gasp Nacer Chadli winner
Nacer Chadli scores with the final kick of the game to complete a remarkable Belgium comeback in their 3-2 win over Japan in the last 16 of the World Cup.
Jul 2, 20:00
 Eden Hazard in action during the international friendly between Belgium and Portugal on June 2, 2018
Live Commentary: Belgium 3-2 Japan - as it happened
Relive Belgium's 3-2 comeback win over Japan in a thrilling World Cup last-16 clash, with Sports Mole's minute-by-minute updates from the Rostov Arena.
Jul 2, 17:00
 Eden Hazard in action for Belgium on June 2, 2018
Team News: Romelu Lukaku, Eden Hazard return for Belgium
Belgium recall key players Romelu Lukaku, Eden Hazard and Vincent Kompany for their last-16 meeting with Japan.
Jul 2, 16:47
 Belgium's Romelu Lukaku scores their second goal in the match against Panama on June 18, 2018
Maya Yoshida: 'Stopping Romelu Lukaku will be tough'
Japan defender Maya Yoshida concedes that he will not be able to stop Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku from scoring on his own in Monday's last-16 tie.
Jun 30, 20:39
 Belgium's Romelu Lukaku celebrates scoring their second goal in the friendly against Costa Rica on June 11, 2018
Romelu Lukaku, Vincent Kompany fit to face Japan
Belgium manager Roberto Martinez confirms that Romelu Lukaku, Vincent Kompany and Thomas Vermaelen will be fit to face Japan.
Jun 29, 20:36
 Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring the opening goal during his side's World Cup Group B clash against Morocco on June 20, 2018
Real Madrid 'to swap Cristiano Ronaldo with Romelu Lukaku'
Cristiano Ronaldo may be on his way back to Manchester United this summer as Real Madrid are reportedly willing to use him in an exchange deal with Romelu Lukaku.
Jun 29, 09:23
 Belgium's Romelu Lukaku scores their second goal in the match against Panama on June 18, 2018
Belgium forward Romelu Lukaku ruled out of England clash
Belgium boss Roberto Martinez says that forward Romelu Lukaku will play no part in Thursday's World Cup clash with England due to injury.
Jun 27, 17:54
 England's Harry Kane celebrates scoring their first goal in the World Cup match against Tunisia on June 18, 2018
Preview:England vs. Belgium - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full match preview for England's Group G decider against Belgium at the 2018 World Cup.
Jun 27, 13:00
 Robert Lewandowski in action for Poland on October 8, 2017
Manchester United 'enter Robert Lewandowski race'
Manchester United reportedly decide to enter the race to sign forward Robert Lewandowski, who is keen to leave Bayern Munich this summer.
Jun 27, 09:02
 Eden Hazard in action for Belgium on June 2, 2018
Roberto Martinez to consider changing entire Belgium team for England game
Roberto Martinez hints that he will make wholesale changes for Belgium's final Group G outing against England on Thursday.
Jun 26, 08:45
 England's Harry Kane scores their second goal from the penalty spot in the match against Panama on June 24, 2018
Gareth Southgate: 'Harry Kane best striker at World Cup'
England manager Gareth Southgate heaps praise on Harry Kane following the striker's hat-trick in the 6-1 win over Panama, taking him to 18 goals in 26 appearances.
Jun 24, 16:08
 Romelu Lukaku and Pepe in action during the international friendly between Belgium and Portugal on June 2, 2018
Romelu Lukaku: 'Now or never for Belgium golden generation'
Romelu Lukaku believes that the 2018 World Cup is the last chance for Belgium's golden generation to enjoy success at international level.
Jun 23, 19:18
 Lazio's Felipe Anderson celebrates scoring their second goal against Dynamo Kiev on March 8, 2018
Report: West Ham United close to signing Lazio midfielder Felipe Anderson
West Ham United are reportedly close to a move for Lazio midfielder Felipe Anderson and have also enquired about teammate Jordan Lukaku.
Jun 23, 17:57
 Eden Hazard in action for Belgium on June 2, 2018
Romelu Lukaku, Eden Hazard, Dries Mertens doubtful for England game
Belgium could be without Romelu Lukaku, Eden Hazard and Dries Mertens for their Group G clash against England as all three players are carrying knocks.
Jun 23, 15:59
 Belgium manager Roberto Martinez on October 10, 2017
Roberto Martinez: 'Clinical Belgium can still improve'
Roberto Martinez hails the performance of two-goal striker Romelu Lukaku against Tunisia, but insists that there is still room for improvement from his side.
Jun 23, 15:12
 Belgium's Romelu Lukaku scores their second goal in the match against Panama on June 18, 2018
Eden Hazard hails prolific Belgium teammate Romelu Lukaku
Eden Hazard praises Belgium teammate Romelu Lukaku for his goalscoring prowess and talent following the Red Devils' 5-2 win over Tunisia at the 2018 World Cup.
Jun 23, 14:30
 Eden Hazard in action for Belgium on June 2, 2018
Eden Hazard, Romelu Lukaku hit doubles in Belgium's win over Tunisia
Belgium all but secure a place in the last 16 of the World Cup with a 5-2 victory over Tunisia in Saturday's Group G fixture in Moscow.
Jun 23, 13:59
 Eden Hazard in action for Belgium on June 2, 2018
Live Commentary: Belgium 5-2 Tunisia - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage as Belgium register a 5-2 victory over Tunisia to all but guarantee a place in the last 16 of the World Cup.
Jun 23, 11:00
 Eden Hazard in action for Belgium on June 2, 2018
Team News: Belgium unchanged against Tunisia
Belgium coach Roberto Martinez selects the same side against Tunisia which beat Panama 3-0 on Monday evening.
Jun 23, 10:53
 Belgium's Romelu Lukaku scores their second goal in the match against Panama on June 18, 2018
Roberto Martinez: 'Romelu Lukaku is not here to win the Golden Boot'
Belgium coach Roberto Martinez insists that Romelu Lukaku is purely focused on winning the World Cup trophy rather than the individual award of the Golden Boot.
Jun 22, 16:57
 Belgium's Romelu Lukaku scores their second goal in the match against Panama on June 18, 2018
Preview:Belgium vs. Tunisia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full match preview for Saturday's World Cup Group G clash between Belgium and Tunisia in Moscow.
Jun 22, 06:56
 Eden Hazard in action for Belgium on June 2, 2018
Eden Hazard downplays comment made about Romelu Lukaku
Eden Hazard insists that there are no problems between him and Romelu Lukaku after exchanging words with his Belgium teammate at half time in the win against Panama.
Jun 21, 08:57
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Jan Vertonghen: 'Belgium team has everything'
Belgium defender Jan Vertonghen says that the current crop of international players is "the best" that he has played with.
Jun 20, 10:45
 Belgium's Romelu Lukaku scores their second goal in the match against Panama on June 18, 2018
Romelu Lukaku: 'Some people in Belgium want to see me fail'
Belgium and Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku vows to "have fun" at the World Cup despite claiming that "some people in my own country want to see me fail".
Jun 18, 19:55
 Belgium manager Roberto Martinez on October 10, 2017
Roberto Martinez: 'Belgium very mature in World Cup win over Panama'
Roberto Martinez is delighted with Belgium's "mature" display in Monday's 3-0 win over Panama in their World Cup opener at Sochi's Fisht Olympic Stadium.
Jun 18, 19:43
 Panama manager Hernan Dario Gomez on March 27, 2018
Panama boss Hernan Dario Gomez: 'We played with dignity'
Panama boss Hernan Dario Gomez says that his side "played with dignity" during their 3-0 defeat to Belgium at the World Cup finals.
Jun 18, 17:45
 Belgium's Romelu Lukaku scores their second goal in the match against Panama on June 18, 2018
Romelu Lukaku stars as Belgium beat Panama
A flurry of second-half goals secure Belgium a 3-0 win over Panama in their opening World Cup Group G game at the Fisht Olympic Stadium in Sochi.
Jun 18, 16:58
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