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The first semi-finalists at the 2018 football World Cup have been determined. One of them is expected, but, in keeping with the tone of this World Cup, one is unexpected, as yet another big footballing nation's campaign in Russia comes to an end. De Bruyne stunner sees Belgium shock favourites Brazil 2-1 and France cruise into semi-finals 2-0 against Uruguay with help from Muslera howler. And now all eyes are on the host nation clashing very soon with Croatia in Sochi. Talking Football - our correspondent at WC Russia 2018 the editor-in-chief of Sportsdaily.ru Ivan Zhidkov


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