Friday, July the 6th, 8:00 PM CET



While it's coming home in the other half of the bracket, the big boys are battling it out in the top half of the bracket for their place in the final (and the chance to get knocked out by england since it is evidently coming home).

Both Belgium & Brazil won their group and are now meeting for what seems to be the toughest game of the tournament so far which should be entertaining considering all the attacking talents these 2 teams have.

BRAZIL



Considered favorites pre-tournament, Brazil are still considered favorites to lift the trophy despite having to face 2 tough matchs to reach the final (where homecoming will be happening).

After a surprising opening draw vs Switzerland, the Brazilian topped their group with a couple 2-0 wins vs Costa Rica & Serbia. They struggled to find the opening against Costa Rica but are building on solid increasingly performances highlighed by a strong defence which has not conceded since the opening game and their superstar Neymar seemingly getting better as the tournament goes on.

It's precisely Neymar who opened the score against Mexico in the last 16 on their way to another 2-0 win. Mexico started the world cup promisingly but I guess a WC wouldn't be a true WC without a Mexico last 16 exit.

Casemiro is suspsended, Marcelo injured and yet to see if he will be fit enough to take back Felipe Luis spot but all the strike force is fit and on fire (except Jesus despite the praise of our expert in strikers ability 8bus).

Non-football wise, Neymar is a lock to make the haters furious again with his antics and circus game on point as ever in this World Cup



BELGIUM



It looked like it was going to be another lolBelgium but a thrilling 3-2 comeback gives Belgium the chance to meet Brazil for a spot in the semi-final.

Prior to that epic game, it was a smooth journey for the men of Martinez who scored 3 & 5 against the mighty Panama & Tunisia. Their last group against England which featured reserves on both sides turned out to be a bittersweet victory for Belgium as that sent them to the tough side of the bracket while England will be busy homecoming against Colombia, Sweden and Russia.

Neverthless, all of that almost ended up not mattering as Japan found itself up 0-2 at the hour mark after two stunning goals.

But that is when Martinez sent his golden generation, Fellaini & Chadli, from the bench to unlock the situation. The former with an equalizer and the latter with a last minute winner on a sublime corner counter



Do not pay attention to Lukaku on this goal as our definite football striker expert, 8bus, has again correctly assigned he's mega trash and should never be on the pitch.

Belgium is healthy and no suspension to report and an interesting match up will be Neymar vs his club teammate Meunier.

Lots of attacking firepower in this one which should be fun for a place in the semifinal against the winner of France/Uruguay

Market odds

After 90:

Brazil 2.15
Draw 3.50
Belgium 3.65

To qualify:

Brazil 1.58
Belgium: 2.40

add pole

Belgium. No poll needed.

i think the proven tournament winning experience of the belgium manager will be the decisive factor

I think Belgium will win, well not really...if they play an infinite # of times Brazil probably wins 55-60% of the time. Think Belgium takes it this one time though.

I think these games will be classics, the honor of playing a part and being guests in the final for England's crowning will be a huge motivator

4-2 Brazil

Questions for Belgium fans or any one else who knows:

What was the situation with Nainggolan? Is he really not good enough to be on the roster? I saw something about an injury situation, but not sure if it was significant or not.

Nainggolan is a nut, probably don't want him near the team.

Most of those kids didn't even roll over once. Pathetic.

I am bullish on our team right now

I have us winning against Belgium about 70% of the time
If we face France next we win 60% of the time

I'm sure everyone's already seen this gem, but in case you haven't: https://i.imgur.com/DHChl4h.gifv

Refreshing honesty

He is good enough, everybody knows it : the fans & the players themselves.

He didn't get along well with Martinez, there was a stupid argument once I can't remember over what I think it was over him smoking then Martinez just decided not to take him on the roster for the next few games.

Public opinion was mad and he took him for the last few games before WC then dropped him again for WC for "tactical reasons". It's just a case of a manager letting his ego speak and rather take the easy road than take his balls in hands and play his best player. Also it's been 10 years now that Witsel has got every manager in love with him

Lol, ty for posting this.
For me this match - Br vs Bel is the first match with the strongest teams so far, hopefully will be a lot of fun

Brazil def getting UEFA’d at some point just a matter of when.

I think it is fairly obvious my choice - Belgium.

Fellaini is set to be brought into the XI to add extra steel next to Axel Witsel.

Napoli’s Dries Mertens could be the fall-guy for Fellaini.

I don't think there are many clearer cases of when a goal should get awarded to a player who hasn't actually scored it than that Lukaku goal.

Thing of ****ing beauty!

Yea, not always convinced by lukaku but quality play.

Belgium and hazard to nick it. See you lads again at the Luzhniki on 15th

I think I'm gonna back Belgium. If I can get like >+160 I think that's a slam dunk.

The poll is confusing. A Copa vem pra casa sim, but I don't understand why there are two choices for Brasil and only one for Belgium.

Oh, you think the Cup is going to go to England for a visit! That's cute. Yes... its dad visited England once back in the 60s. Really enjoyed the trip. But there's no place like home, which is why the dad retired from all that travel in 70 and gave birth to the progeny that we know today.

Alisson; Fagner; Silva; Miranda; Marcelo; Paulinho; Fernandinho; Coutinho; Willian; Jesus; Neymar


loljesus must have some **** on tite