Belgium beat England 2-1 on Saturday to earn their best ever World Cup finish in the tournament. Thomas Meunier and Eden Hazard found the net at St. Petersburg Stadium after both teams were knocked-out in the semifinals. Belgium were beaten by France, while England lost to Croatia in the last four.
Belgium took an early lead with Meunier's 4th minute goal. He ran from England's blind side and knocked-in a cross from Nacer Chadli. The score remained until the break.
England returned in the second half in search for an equaliser. They got their best chance through Eric Dier, but Toby Alderweireld slid on the goal line to clear the shot. With less than ten minutes left to play, Belgium suddenly doubled their lead. Hazard beat Jordan Pickford after getting a brilliant pass from Kevin De Bruyne.
The goal sealed the third place for Belgium, which is their best finish in the World Cup. After beating England in the group stage, the Belgians dominated again for the second win over the same opponent.
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