Match report
Belgium Defeats England 2-0 in World Cup
Belgium
2–0
FT
England
Jul 14, 2018
Belgium stunned England with a 2-0 victory in their World Cup clash, with goals from Thomas Meunier and Eden Hazard leaving England on the back foot. Despite numerous substitutions and attempts to regain momentum, England struggled to break through Belgium's solid defense, securing Belgium's place in the quarterfinals.
Key Facts
- • Belgium 2-0 England
- • Thomas Meunier scored the opening goal in the 4th minute
- • Eden Hazard netted the second goal in the 82nd minute
- • England saw two players, John Stones and Harry Maguire, receive yellow cards
- • Belgium made strategic substitutions with Dries Mertens and Y. Tielemans
Lineups
Belgium
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 1 T. Courtois (G)
- 4 V. Kompany (D)
- 5 J. Vertonghen (D)
- 2 T. Alderweireld (D)
- 6 A. Witsel (M)
- 22 N. Chadli (M)
- 7 K. De Bruyne (F)
- 15 T. Meunier (M)
- 17 Y. Tielemans (M)
- 10 E. Hazard (F)
- 9 R. Lukaku (F)
Substitutes
- 3 T. Vermaelen
- 14 D. Mertens
- 19 M. Dembélé
- 8 M. Fellaini
- 11 Y. Carrasco
- 12 S. Mignolet
- 13 K. Casteels
- 16 T. Hazard
- 18 A. Januzaj
- 20 D. Boyata
- 21 M. Batshuayi
- 23 L. Dendoncker
England
Formation: 3-1-4-2
Starting XI
- 1 J. Pickford (G)
- 3 D. Rose (M)
- 16 P. Jones (D)
- 12 K. Trippier (M)
- 6 H. Maguire (D)
- 5 J. Stones (D)
- 17 F. Delph (M)
- 4 E. Dier (M)
- 21 R. Loftus-Cheek (M)
- 9 H. Kane (F)
- 10 R. Sterling (F)
Substitutes
- 7 J. Lingard
- 19 M. Rashford
- 20 D. Alli
- 2 K. Walker
- 8 J. Henderson
- 11 J. Vardy
- 13 J. Butland
- 14 D. Welbeck
- 15 G. Cahill
- 18 A. Young
- 22 T. Alexander-Arnold
- 23 N. Pope
Timeline
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4' Belgium Goal · Normal GoalT. Meunier · Assist: Nacer Chadli -
39' Belgium subst · Substitution 1Off: Nacer Chadli · On: T. Vermaelen -
46' England subst · Substitution 1Off: Danny Rose · On: J. Lingard -
46' England subst · Substitution 2Off: R. Sterling · On: M. Rashford -
52' England Card · Yellow CardJ. StonesFoul
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60' Belgium subst · Substitution 2Off: R. Lukaku · On: Dries Mertens -
76' England Card · Yellow CardHarry Maguire -
78' Belgium subst · Substitution 3Off: Y. Tielemans · On: M. Dembélé -
82' Belgium Goal · Normal GoalE. Hazard · Assist: K. De Bruyne -
84' England subst · Substitution 3Off: R. Loftus-Cheek · On: D. Alli -
90' Belgium Card · Yellow CardA. Witsel
Match Stats
| Stat | Belgium | England |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 11 | 4 |
| Pass Accuracy | 87% | 92% |
| Offsides | 1 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 12 | 15 |
| Corners | 4 | 5 |
| Total Passes | 485 | 674 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 6 |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 7 |
| Possession | 42% | 58% |
| Accurate Passes | 420 | 619 |
| Shots Inside Box | 10 | 9 |
| Saves | 5 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 2 | 6 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Belgium's early goal by Thomas Meunier in the 4th minute set the tone for the match, putting pressure on England from the start
- ▸ Eden Hazard's goal in the 82nd minute sealed Belgium's victory, effectively ending England's hopes of a comeback