Belgium Vs Japan: Team News, Lineup, Start Time And Many More

Roberto Martinez’s Red Devils are set to take on Asia’s last world cup contenders as Belgium lock horns with Japan in the knockout stage of the 2018 FIFA World Cup.


The promising clash will be hosted at Rostov Arena at 7:00 pm. Belgium are hoping to reach their third World Cup quarter-final. Their unbeaten 22-match run has outlined them as dark horses of the tournament. Their impressive goal scoring streak has also proven to be a nightmare for all nations in the tournament. The Belgians are expected to play a dynamic, offensive game against the Japanese.

Japan advanced to the knockout stage on fair play points. They are hoping to win a round of 16 tie for the first time ever. Reliable stars like Eiji Kawashima, Shinji Okazaki and Yuto Nagatomo are aiming to play their 11th world cup round of 16 matches and their sea of experience might turn out to be all Japan needs to stun the Belgians.

Possible Lineup:

Belgium: Courtois; Jan Vertonghen, Kompany, Toby Alderweireld; Axel Witsel, Kevin De Bruyne, Yannick Carrasco, Thomas Meunier; Dries Mertens, Eden Hazard; Lukaku
Japan: Eiji Kawashima; Hiroki Sakai, Maya Yoshida, Gen Shoji, Yuto Nagatomo; Makoto Hasebe, Gaku Shibasaki; Genki Haraguchi, Shinji Kagawa, Takashi Inui; Yuya Osako

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