World Cup 2018
Third Place Playoff
Saturday July 14th
Saint Petersburg Stadium, Russia
Kick-off at 15:00 (3pm) GMT
BELGIUM VS ENGLAND
The Red Devils were denied a place in their first-ever World Cup final by France on Tuesday as Roberto Martinez’ men had to settle for a place in the playoff. Despite going one step further than in Brazil four years ago, the wait for their maiden crown will go on till 2022 at the very least. Belgium remain the standout scorers at this year’s tournament having bagged 14 goals along their way – Romelu Lukaku has four goals to his name and would need a hat-trick against England on Saturday to overhaul Harry Kane in the race for the Golden Boot. And you can bet on this game now, or as the action unfolds, with Betway Uganda's Live Betting feature.
Belgium World Cup 2018 results:
18/06/2018 – Belgium 3-0 Panama
23/06/2018 – Belgium 5-2 Tunisia
28/06/2018 – England 0-1 Belgium
02/07/2018 – Belgium 3-2 Japan (R16)
06/07/2018 – Brazil 1-2 Belgium (QF)
10/07/2018 – France 1-0 Belgium (SF)
Gareth Southgate and his side have united a nation in their glorious run to the semi-finals, exceeding all expectations along the way and while football may not be ‘coming home’ the Three Lions will with their heads held high. Kane and co. were just 20 minutes away from surpassing the class of Italia 90’ and a first World Cup final appearance in 52 years since famously lifting the trophy on home soil in 1966 and despite their extra-time exit at the hands of the Croatians, England still have the chance of finishing third and going one better than the fourth-place they achieved 28 years ago, with a win against Belgium.
England World Cup 2018 results:
18/06/2018 – Tunisia 1-2 England
24/06/2018 – England 6-1 Panama
28/06/2018 – England 0-1 Belgium
03/07/2018 – Colombia 1-1 England* (R16)
07/07/2018 – Sweden 0-2 England (QF)
11/07/2018 – Croatia 2-1 England (SF)
*England won 4-3 on penalties
Belgium and England will face-off for the fourth time at a FIFA World Cup on Saturday, and for the second time in Russia alone after their meeting in the group stage which ended 1-0 to Belgium, who finished top of Group G as a result, courtesy of a wonder strike from former Manchester United winger Adnan Januzaj. Eleven of Belgium’s final 23-man squad for the tournament play their club football in England and will be well familiar with their opponents.
David Platt scored a 119th minute winner when the pair clashed in the second round of the competition in Italy in 1990 on England’s route to the last four.
Belgium vs England head-to-head: (all competitions)
Played: 22
Belgium Wins: 3
Draws: 4
England Wins: 15
Belgium vs England recent results:
28/06/2018 – England 0-1 Belgium
02/06/2012 – England 1-0 Belgium
10/10/1999 – England 2-1 Belgium
29/05/1998 – Belgium 0-0 England*
27/06/1990 – England 1-0 Belgium
*King Hassan Cup – Belgium won 4-3 on penalties
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