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Japan and Morocco delivered historic wins in Qatar on Thursday, with Croatia also advancing to the last 16.

Belgium were eliminated from the World Cup at the first hurdle, with Roberto Martinez's team missing a host of chances against Croatia to exit with just one goal to their name

It was a day when the giants of football fell. First Belgium were eliminated after a 0-0 draw with Croatia. Morocco's 2-1 victory over Canada saw them topping Group F in stunning fashion. The Atlas Lions will face Spain in the next round after another shock result saw La Roja…

The 2010 champions confirmed their place in the last 16 in Qatar despite their defeat to Japan in their final group stage fixture on Thursday as they finished as runners-up in Group E

Group E winners Japan will look to upset the odds again against Croatia in the last-16

Four teams in the last 16 will have Celtic representation as Japan stunned Spain to set up a knockout tie with Croatia.

Europe's top ranked side were knocked out at the group stages after failing to beat Croatia this afternoon

Chelsea transfer news: Josko Gvardiol delivered another vintage defensive performance as he helped Croatia qualify for the last-16 of the World Cup knocking out Belgium in the process

Belgium crashed out of the World Cup on Thursday following a 0-0 draw with Croatia meaning Real Madrid's former Chelsea winger Eden Hazard is heading home early.

Romelu Lukaku just needed to close a near-perfect cross in the 89th minute to give his team a knockout stage berth.

Roberto Martinez will no longer be Belgium's manager after their humiliating group-stage exit at the World Cup, as a costly 0-0 draw with Croatia saw them miss out on the knockout rounds