Belgium defeats Tunisia with 5 goals to 2, qualifying themselves to the knockout stages

Belgium defeats Arab sole survivor Tunisia, to earn their place into the 16 knockout stage will putting Tunisia's qualification dreams to rest.

Romelu Lukaku became Belgium's all-time top scorer at major tournaments as his nation cruised past the Kertaj eagles in Moscow.

Romelu Lukaku and Eden Hazard both scored braces as Belgium crushed Tunisia 5-2 to all but secure their place in the World Cup knockout stages.

Belgium just need England to avoid defeat to Panama in Sunday's other Group G game to confirm their last-16 spot.

Belgium were dominant from the beginning of the match, taking a 2-0 lead within 16 minutes through Hazard's penalty and Lukaku's fine finish.

Dylan Bronn then handed the African side an unlikely lifeline before Lukaku, who scored two goals in the opening 3-0 win over Panama restored Belgium's lead to become his country's all-time top scorer at major tournaments with seven goals.

Hazard netted his second early in the second half, while substitute Michy Batshuayi who had earlier missed three golden opportunities scored the fifth goal in the 90th minute. Wahbi Khazri netted a late consolation for Tunisia, but it did little to take the shine off a memorable result for Belgium.