Match Analysis: Belgium vs England
Belgium vs England ended 2-0. Read the match story, decisive moments, lineups, player highlights, xG and full team statistics.
How the match unfolded
Belgium beat England 2-0.
Goals: T. Meunier (Belgium, 4'), E. Hazard (Belgium, 82').
Belgium had 42% possession to England's 58%, with 12.00 shots to 15.00.
K. De Bruyne (Belgium) was the standout performer, rated 8.3.
Match events timeline
Match statistics
Belgium
Starting lineups and substitutes
Belgium
Formation 3-4-2-1 · Coach: Roberto Martínez
Starting XI
- 1T. CourtoisG
- 2T. AlderweireldD
- 4V. KompanyD
- 5J. VertonghenD
- 6A. WitselM
- 7K. De BruyneF
- 9R. LukakuF
- 10E. HazardF
- 15T. MeunierM
- 17Y. TielemansM
- 22N. ChadliM
Substitutes (12)
- 3T. VermaelenD
- 8M. FellainiM
- 11Y. CarrascoM
- 12S. MignoletG
- 13K. CasteelsG
- 14D. MertensF
- 16T. HazardF
- 18A. JanuzajM
- 19M. DembéléM
- 20D. BoyataD
- 21M. BatshuayiF
- 23L. DendonckerM
England
Formation 3-1-4-2 · Coach: G. Southgate
Starting XI
- 1J. PickfordG
- 3D. RoseM
- 4E. DierM
- 5J. StonesD
- 6H. MaguireD
- 9H. KaneF
- 10R. SterlingF
- 12K. TrippierM
- 16P. JonesD
- 17F. DelphM
- 21R. Loftus-CheekM
Substitutes (12)
- 2K. WalkerD
- 7J. LingardM
- 8J. HendersonM
- 11J. VardyF
- 13J. ButlandG
- 14D. WelbeckF
- 15G. CahillD
- 18A. YoungD
- 19M. RashfordF
- 20D. AlliM
- 22T. Alexander-ArnoldD
- 23N. PopeG
Data-based man of the match and player highlights
K. De Bruyne
Rating 8.3 · 0 goals · 1 assists · 1 shots on target
T. Courtois
Rating 7.7 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT
E. Hazard
Rating 7.9 · 1 G · 0 A · 1 SOT
T. Meunier
Rating 7.3 · 1 G · 0 A · 2 SOT
K. Trippier
Rating 7.7 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT
M. Rashford
Rating 7.5 · 0 G · 0 A · 1 SOT
Prediction vs actual result
Belgium vs England match analysis
Review Belgium 2-0 England with the match story, goals, events, lineups, player highlights and detailed team statistics from World Cup.