Japan

Senegal are not happy with Japan's contribution to their World Cup exit and have called on FIFA to take action in future.

Romelu Lukaku Romelu Lukaku is likely to be Gen Shoji's direct opponent at the World Cup, but the Japan defender knows there is far more to Belgium.

Eden Hazard Eden Hazard expressed his satisfaction after his talk with Romelu Lukaku helped deliver some good form from the striker at the World Cup.

Eden Hazard Iceland's valiant exit and a whirlwind trip to Volgograd were among the highlights of Omnisport's second week at the World Cup in Rostov.

Roberto Martinez After resting many of his stars against England, Belgium coach Roberto Martinez has a squad hungry to face Japan in Rostov-on-Don.

Eden Hazard Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo were both eliminated from the World Cup on Saturday, presenting Eden Hazard with a chance to impress.

Roberto Martinez Only winning the World Cup or coming painfully close will spare Roberto Martinez from condemnation as Belgium seek to fulfil their destiny.

Thibaut Courtois Belgium have to get through a possible quarter-final with Brazil first, but Thibaut Courtois has already revealed his dream final.

Roberto Martinez The challenge posed by Japan will be a familiar one to Belgium boss Roberto Martinez, despite Akira Nishino's arrival as head coach.

Just over 75 years after a game was played in the shattered remains of Stalingrad, the World Cup soothed scars on the banks of the Volga.