 Captain Marc Wilmots was notable for scoring in every match of the first round.Belgium won the decisive group match against Russia with 3–2 and in the second round they had to play against eventual champions Brazil.In this 1/8th final, referee Peter Prendergast disallowed a headed goal by Wilmots that would have given Belgium a 0–1 lead, after a "phantom foul" on Roque Júnior.