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The Belgium vs Japan line-ups tab covers World Cup, 8th Finals on 2 Jul 2018 using published line-ups. It brings together the starting shapes, listed players, bench depth and coach details, so the team-sheet context sits beside the score, timeline and match stats.

Belgium set up in a 3-4-2-1 shape with 11 starters named. The named starters include Thibaut Courtois, V. Kompany, J. Vertonghen, and T. Alderweireld, giving a quick read on the core of the side. The bench adds 12 substitutes, which shows the replacement options available during the match. Roberto Martínez is listed as coach for this team sheet.

Japan set up in a 4-2-3-1 shape with 11 starters named. The named starters include E. Kawashima, M. Hasebe, M. Yoshida, and Yuto Nagatomo, giving a quick read on the core of the side. The bench adds 12 substitutes, which shows the replacement options available during the match. A. Nishino is listed as coach for this team sheet.