Belgium beat five-time champions Brazil 2-1 in Kazan on Saturday morning (AEST) to qualify for the World Cup semi-finals, where they will face the 1998 winners France at St. Petersburg Stadium on Wednesday (AEST). The 26-year-old Meunier plays for  French side Paris Saint-Germain.

"Frankly speaking, I'm a little bit upset that we'll have to face my teammates and friends. On the other hand, the match will be pure delight," Meunier said.

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He added that Brazil win was an "exceptional" game for his side.

"We felt huge support from the stands... We acted as one, enjoyed the game and had a well-deserved victory. This is an exceptional day for us," he said.

Meunier will not take part in the game against France on the pitch. He picked up a second yellow card during the game against Brazil, which means he is suspended for the semi-final.

The 2018 FIFA World Cup kicked off on June 14 and will continue until July 15, with the matches being played in 11 cities across Russia.