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2018 World Cup: Belgium 2-1 Brazil in pictures

Friday, 06 July 2018 10:40 PM [ Last Update: Friday, 06 July 2018 10:44 PM ]

Belgium players celebrate their win during the Russia 2018 World Cup quarter-final football match between Brazil and Belgium at the Kazan Arena in Kazan on July 6, 2018. Belgium beat World Cup favourites Brazil 2-1 on Friday to set up a semi-final against France in Saint Petersburg. (AFP)

Belgium ended Brazil's dream of a sixth World Cup title when they beat the South Americans 2-1 in the quarter-finals of the 2018 World Cup.

Belgium's and Brazil's players pose along with match officials with an anti-racism banner before the Russia 2018 World Cup quarter-final football match between Brazil and Belgium at the Kazan Arena in Kazan on July 6, 2018. (AFP)

Belgium's goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois makes a save during the Russia 2018 World Cup quarter-final football match between Brazil and Belgium at the Kazan Arena in Kazan on July 6, 2018. (AFP)

Brazil dominated the opening stages, but went behind when midfielder Fernandinho put the ball into his own net from a corner in the 13th minute.

Belgium's goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois (C) vies with Brazil's defender Thiago Silva (2ndR) during the Russia 2018 World Cup quarter-final football match between Brazil and Belgium at the Kazan Arena in Kazan on July 6, 2018. (AFP)

Belgium's players celebrate scoring the opening goal during the Russia 2018 World Cup quarter-final football match between Brazil and Belgium at the Kazan Arena in Kazan on July 6, 2018. (AFP)

Belgium's goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois (L) dives to make a save during the Russia 2018 World Cup quarter-final football match between Brazil and Belgium at the Kazan Arena in Kazan on July 6, 2018. (AFP)

Brazil's goalkeeper Alisson (R) concedes the opening goal during the Russia 2018 World Cup quarter-final football match between Brazil and Belgium at the Kazan Arena in Kazan on July 6, 2018. (AFP)

Belgium doubled their lead after half hour when Kevin de Bruyne fired home from the edge of the box. Brazil were all attack in the second half and finally found a way past goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois with a Renato Augusto header in the 76th minute. But they could not find an equalizer. Belgium will face France in the semi-finals on Tuesday.