Croatia 0-0 Belgium: Early exit for Belgium as Croatia reach last 16 in Qatar
Belgium have been knocked out of the World Cup at the group stage as Croatia progressed at their expense with a goalless draw in Qatar.
Substitute Romelu Lukaku had numerous chances in the second half but his failure to convert any sealed his country's fate. Belgium players fell to the turf at full-time as their supporters behind the goal politely applauded them off the pitch. Croatia were not especially convincing - their most dangerous moment was a first-half penalty being ruled out by VAR because of an offside infringement in the build-up - but did enough to secure progression.
The team, whose key players are approaching the latter stages of their careers, probed for the breakthrough at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium but even feted midfielder Kevin de Bruyne - captain in place of the dropped Eden Hazard - could not save his side.
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