World Cup: Martinez ‘the proudest man on earth’ after Belgium stun Brazil

France will face Belgium in the semi-finals after they beat Uruguay 2-0

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Belgium players celebrated their victory against Brazil at the World Cup
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Belgium have reached the World Cup semi-finals for the first time since 1986 after a magnificent 2-1 victory against Brazil in Kazan.

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