Belgium 3–2 Japan
World Cup 2018 · Round of 16 · 2 July 2018
Belgium and Japan met on 2 July 2018 in the round of 16 of the World Cup 2018 at Rostov Arena, Rostov-on-Don, in front of 41,466 spectators. Belgium won against Japan. Referee: Malang Diedhiou.
Goals
- 48′ 0–1 Genki Haraguchi (Japan)
- 52′ 0–2 Takashi Inui (Japan)
- 69′ 1–2 Jan Vertonghen (Belgium)
- 74′ 2–2 Marouane Fellaini (Belgium)
- 90+4′ 3–2 Nacer Chadli (Belgium)
The first goal came in minute 48; in total 5 goals were scored.
| Competition | World Cup 2018 |
| Round | Round of 16 |
| Date | 2 July 2018 |
| Venue | Rostov Arena, Rostov-on-Don |
| Attendance | 41,466 |
| Referee | Malang Diedhiou |
Other meetings of Belgium and Japan
- 4 June 2002 · World Cup 2002 — Japan 2–2 Belgium
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