Spain v Belgium World Cup Talking Points: Spanish Solidity, Yamal Still to Shine, Supersub Lukaku
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Unbeaten Spain meets star-powered Belgium in the World Cup quarters
INGLEWOOD, California (AP) — Spain hasn’t lost and hasn’t even conceded a single goal at this year's World Cup. La Roja is unbeaten in 36 straight competitive matches since March 2023.This lofty standard of play clearly doesn’t scare Belgium, which is on a surging trajectory of its own heading into the teams’ World Cup quarterfinal match on Friday.While Spain has been Europe's most consistent winner for the past 3 1/2 years, Belgium has played i…
Spain's unbeaten machine meets Belgium's fearless rebuild: The key battles that could send one team into the semi-finals
Spain's unbeaten machine faces Belgium's fearless rebuild, with Yamal, De Ketelaere, and key bench battles to decide who earns a place in the WC semifinals.
The Spanish Fortress While France dazzles with its attacking play, Spain, another team considered among the tournament favorites, impresses with its solidity, regardless of the opponent. La Roja, not always brilliant in the final third, is the only team in the quarterfinals yet to concede a goal. Bilbao goalkeeper Unai Simon has faced only six shots on target in five matches. "Defensively, we are very well structured; we all know what to do," b…
Spain vs Belgium quarterfinal match guide: Can the Red Devils spring a surprise vs Lo Roja?
Spain and Belgium are one win away from the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-finals as they meet at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Friday. Spain have won all four of their matches without conceding a goal, while Belgium recovered from an uneven group-stage campaign with victories over Senegal and co-hosts United States to reach the last eight.
Spain is still without a goal in the 2026 World Cup. This should remain the case in the quarter-finals against Belgium. For the "Red Devils", however, it is the last chance to win a title for the "Golden Generation".
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