The match between Belgium and Brazil was arguably one of the best we've seen in the FIFA World Cup. Two teams desperate to make an impression didn't disappoint fans that wanted to see them battle for a spot in the semi-finals.
During this game, Fernandinho gave way for Belgium's dominance with an own goal, and Kevin De Bruyne's strike sealed the kind of lead Robero Martinez's crew needed to go through. Renato Augusto's header gave Brazil some hope, but the Red Devils made it back to a World Cup semi-final for the first time since 1986.
With this win, Belgium managed to end a disappointing run when facing South American teams, while also setting a new record for the Belgian National Team in a single World Cup.
"First time in which Belgium beats a CONMEBOL team in a KO stage match (1-3). Belgium has also won their first five games in a World Cup for the first time in history."
1ra vez que #BEL vence a país CONMEBOL en fase de KO de Mundial (1-3)
— ESPN Datos (@ESPNDatos) July 6, 2018
Bélgica gana por primera vez 5 partidos seguidos en una misma Copa del Mundo (5-0-0) pic.twitter.com/YHjtYxNlYG
This wasn't the only record set by Belgium today, as their ongoing streak is HOT!
#BEL is now unbeaten in 24 straight matches in all comps (19-0-5), tied for the longest active streak among all teams (#ESP technically drew vs #RUS)
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) July 6, 2018
