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2018 in Belgium

Explore 8 historical events and records for Belgium in 2018.

Historical records for Belgium in 2018

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May

FA Cup Winner

Courtois, Thibaut ยท London ยท Goalkeeper ยท Sport / Football

Thibaut Courtois kept Manchester United from scoring as Chelsea won the final by one goal as Chelsea defeated Manchester United 1-0 in the 2018 FA Cup final at Wembley.

FA Cup Winner

Hazard, Eden ยท London ยท Forward ยท Sport / Football

Eden Hazard won and converted the first-half penalty that proved decisive as Chelsea defeated Manchester United 1-0 in the 2018 FA Cup final at Wembley.

July

World Cup Comeback Goal Against Japan

Vertonghen, Jan ยท Rostov-on-Don ยท Defender ยท Sport / Football

Scores Belgium's first goal as the team begin a dramatic comeback from 2-0 down against Japan.

World Cup Equaliser Against Japan

Fellaini, Marouane ยท Rostov-on-Don ยท Midfielder ยท Sport / Football

Heads Belgium level at 2-2 before the team score a stoppage-time winner against Japan.

World Cup Winning Goal Against Japan

Chadli, Nacer ยท Rostov-on-Don ยท Midfielder ยท Sport / Football

Finishes a stoppage-time counter-attack as Belgium come from two goals down to defeat Japan 3-2.

World Cup Goal Against Brazil

De Bruyne, Kevin ยท Kazan ยท Midfielder ยท Sport / Football

Scores Belgium's second goal in the 2-1 World Cup quarter-final victory over Brazil.

World Cup Quarter-Final Saves

Courtois, Thibaut ยท Kazan ยท Goalkeeper ยท Sport / Football

Makes crucial saves as Belgium defeat Brazil 2-1 and reach the World Cup semi-finals.

World Cup Third-Place Goal

Meunier, Thomas ยท Saint Petersburg ยท Defender ยท Sport / Football

Scores the opening goal as Belgium defeat England 2-0 to secure their best World Cup finish.

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