Russia 2018: Belgium Defeats England 2-0 In Third Place Match

Belgium today achieved an hitherto unattainable feat in the World Cup history of their country.

They beat England to win the third place at the FIFA 2018 World Cup in Russia.

Goals from Thomas Meunier and Eden Hazard secured a 2-0 victory over England in today’s third-place playoff in Saint Petersburg.

Meunier, who missed the semi-final loss to France due to suspension, scored after just four minutes before Hazard grabbed a late second as Belgium eclipsed the side that came fourth at the 1986 edition.

Belgium have now defeated England twice in a fortnight, having waited 82 years to beat them before winning 1-0 in their group stage encounter.

Gareth Southgate’s men were forced to settle for England’s joint best performance at a World Cup abroad, matching that of the 1990 generation.