Neymar played a starring role as Brazil beat Mexico to progress to the quarter finals.

The Paris St-Germain striker started the move for the opener with a backheel on the edge of the area, before sliding in at the back post to turn home Willian's low cross.

The goal was Brazil's 227th at a World Cup, meaning they overtook Germany as the all-time top scorers at the tournament.

Then, two minutes from time, Neymar was involved again.

This time the 26-year-old turned provider as his shot diverted into the path of Roberto Firmino who converted from close range.

Brazil will face Belgium in Rostov in the last eight tie on Friday.

Meanwhile, Mexico go out of the competition at the round of 16 stage for the seventh successive time.

Belgium came back from two goals down to win 3-2 in a thrilling encounter against Japan.

The Belgians, ranked third in the world, dominated the first-half without seriously testing former Dundee United goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima as chances were at a premium.

Cue the second-half and an altogether different proposition.

Almost immediately after the restart, Japan went ahead after Genki Haraguchi finished a superb counter attacking move.

And minutes later they were two up when Takeshi Inui found himself in space to unleash a stunning strike into the bottom right corner.

However, the Japanese double salvo seemed to awaken Roberto Martinez's Belgian side and they responded in emphatic fashion.

With twenty minutes remaining, chaos in the Japanese box allowed the ball to break to Jan Vertonghen, who headed a looping effort sensationally over the helpless Kawashima.

The game had turned on its head, and minutes later, substitute Marouane Fellaini got on the end of an Eden Hazard cross to level the game at 2-2.

And Martinez's judgement proved to be impeccable, as in the last minute of time, another one of his replacements delivered the knockout blow to Japan.

Thibaut Courtois triggered a lightning counter that ended with Nacer Chadli tapping in from 12 yards out to send Belgium into the quarter-finals for the third time in their history.