Intro:

Belgium defender Toby Alderweirweld looks ahead to their World Cup Round of 16 match against USA.

Script:

They've been tipped to go far in this tournament and now is the time to prove their hype. Belgium face the United States in the World Cup Round of 16, they are expecting a physical battle.

SOUNDBITE (English) Toby Alderweireld, Belgium:

"They are quality - probably the best team we are going to play with. Maybe it's different but they are physically very strong and we have to play the same. Defensively very organised - very focused. And in attack we can make a difference."

Given the talent here you might have expected some laughs in the Belgian camp when they read USA had delayed their flights home until after the World Cup final but there is no lack of respect here.

SOUNDBITE (English) Toby Alderweireld, Belgium (On USA booking their plane tickets for after the World Cup final):

"They have confidence because they came second in a very difficult group so, of course, they are very confident. They have a good team. They can say whatever they want. We want to go to the next round."

A trip to Brasilia awaits the winners and a place in the quarter-finals.