Brazil were asked to take a hike from the World Cup as ­Belgium's Manchester association cleared them into the semi-finals with a ­historic win.

Five-time champs Brazil were left dazed, as Belgium's well known 'Brilliant Generation' ­finally satisfied their ­potential– and they can go the distance in Russia.

Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne and United's Romelu Lukaku were Belgium's emerge entertainers, consolidating for a very shocking second objective, as Roberto Martinez's side turned on the style in Kazan.

Also, the Manchester ­influence, which ran ­throughout this enchanting conflict, saw City captain Vincent Kompany design the opener.

While Belgium presently confront France on Tuesday in St ­Petersburg, for Brazil it was ­another World Cup that finished with lament and self-­recrimination. After their ­humiliating 7-1 semi-last ­defeat to Germany on home soil four years back, just ­winning a 6th World Cup would recuperate that injury.