Japan’s Honda, Hasebe announce retirement

Japan stalwarts Keisuke Honda and Makoto Hasebe have retired from international football after Japan’s World Cup exit.

Superbru: England set to beat Colombia

Before you make your Superbru picks for the World Cup last 16, take a look at FourFourTwo’s predictions as England set to beat Colombia... Read more

Belgium break golden shackles to preserve date with destiny

Belgium survived Japan’s sucker punch and reminded themselves of what they are capable of ahead of a showdown with Brazil at the World Cup.

Belgium substitutes make World Cup history

Nacer Chadli and Marouane Fellaini made World Cup history as Belgium came from two down to beat Japan and move into the quarter-finals.

Watch: Belgium complete comeback against Japan

Nacer Chadli’s 94th-minute winner completed a sensational comeback as Belgium beat Japan 3-2 to book a World Cup quarter-final against Brazil.

Belgium complete historic comeback against Japan

Substitute Nacer Chadli scored with the last kick of the game as Belgium came from two-goals down to defeat Japan 3-2 and set up... Read more

Belgium players raring to go, says Martinez

Belgium coach Roberto Martinez says all of his players are desperate to be on the pitch ahead of the World Cup round-of-16 clash with... Read more

Lukaku far from Belgium’s only threat – Shoji

Japan defender Gen Shoji is braced for the challenge of facing Romelu Lukaku at the World Cup, but he knows the Manchester United striker... Read more

World Cup Golden Boot race: Lukaku, Ronaldo chase Kane

England’s Harry Kane leads the race for the World Cup Golden Boot going into the round of 16, hotly pursued by Romelu Lukaku of Belgium and... Read more

The gap is getting smaller

One thing that has become apparent in this World Cup is that no one is guaranteed a win. The gap between the best and... Read more