It took a great escape in injury time to get there after being two goals down to Japan, but Belgium can now view their quarter-final against Brazil free of the weight of expectation.

Brazil were given a boost in the build-up to their World Cup quarterfinal against Belgium as Marcelo and Douglas Costa both took part in training on Tuesday.

Sweden reach the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time in 24 years after Emil Forsberg's deflected shot earns a scrappy 1-0 win over Switzerland on Tuesday.

Argentina legend Diego Maradona comments on the Brazil superstar Neymar’s theatrics and overall game in Selecao’s comfortable 2-0 victory against Mexico in the Round of 16 stage of the World Cup and says that the 26-year old must be told to make everyone either cry or laugh during a match.

Brazil captain Thiago Silva said that Neymar gets special attention from defenders because of the skill he possesses. According to the Brazil centre-back, Neymar is ‘hard to defend’ and thus defenders resort to roughing him up.

Brazil defender Thiago Silva says that being favourites in a tournament is not always enough as Brazil need to work very hard to overcome a physically and technically strong Belgium in the Quarter Final of the World Cup 2018.

Germany coach Joachim Low will remain in his job despite the World Cup holders’ elimination in the group phase in Russia, according to the German Football Association (DFB).

Argentina’s iconic Diego Maradona has once again showed an interest in taking over as coach of the Argentina national team, having taken the Albiceleste to the World Cup in 2010. This time he is willing do it for free.

The best fans in the tournament cleaned up the stadium despite going out of the World Cup to a shocking 94th minute winner.

Christian Benteke starts playing the mind games as he posts picture of his former Liverpool team mate Coutinho on social media with captions intended to mock Brazil ahead of the Red Devils’ clash against Selecao in the Quarter Final of the World Cup 2018.

Brazil superstar Neymar branded ‘absolutely pathetic’ by Republic of Ireland manager Martin O’Neill for his playacting during their 2-0 win over Mexico in the second round of the competition.

Keisuke Honda announces his retirement from international football following Japan's elimination from the World Cup at the hands of Belgium.

Belgium passes a test of character with a display of true grit that bodes well for a World Cup quarter-final against Brazil, coach Roberto Martinez says.

The father of Nigerian World Cup skipper John Mikel Obi who was kidnapped last week frees, police says.

Argentina coach Jorge Sampaoli is heading for the exit door following his team's World Cup elimination by France, reports says.

The meeting between Colombia and England at the Spartak Stadium in Moscow represents the last of the Round of 16 fixtures at the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia.

“The last two matches I didn't talk to the press because there's so many people talking, getting excited” says Neymar.

Brazil superstar Neymar brushes off his critics after firing the five-time World Cup winners to victory over Mexico on Monday and into a quarter-final showdown with Belgium.

Brazil firmed up to 3-1 favourites to win the World Cup for the sixth time after goals from Neymar and Roberto Firmino secured a 2-0 win over Mexico and a place in the quarter-finals on Monday.

Japan coach Akira Nishino says his players were lost for words after their crushing 3-2 defeat by Belgium on Monday in the World Cup last 16.