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World Cup LIVE: Merino the hero again as Spain edge Belgium to set up semi-final with France

The quarter-final action continues today at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as Spain and Belgium go head-to-head for a spot in the last four. As always, follow the build-up as well as all the key moments from the match with our live blog!

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Rudi Garcia insists underdogs Belgium will give Spain a run for their money

Belgium are embracing their underdog status ahead of Friday's World Cup quarter-final ⁠against Spain, with coach Rudi Garcia confident they have the attacking quality and belief to upset the European champions.

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Luis de la Fuente warns that Lamine Yamal's best has 'yet to come' ahead of Belgium match

The best of Lamine Yamal is yet to come at this World Cup, Spain coach Luis de la Fuente warned, ahead of Friday's quarter-final clash with Belgium in Los Angeles.

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Belgium's Thibaut Courtois fully confident his team can beat Spain

Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois believes his country can create a surprise at the ⁠World Cup and upset Spain in Friday’s quarter-final after finally beginning to show some form.

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Noskova sees off Mertens in straight sets to make the final four of Wimbledon

Czech ninth seed Linda Noskova reached her first Wimbledon semi-final with a 6-3, 7-5 win against Belgium's Elise Mertens on Wednesday.

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USA to hold talks with Mauricio Pochettino over future after World Cup

US Soccer said it will resume talks with Mauricio Pochettino ⁠over his future after a period of "rest and reflection" following the Argentine's management of a US ‌team that exited the World Cup with a humiliating 4-1 defeat ‌by Belgium.

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Belgium midfielder Amadou Onana suffers ruptured ACL, out for World Cup

Belgium midfielder Amadou ⁠Onana ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament in ‌their World Cup last-16 ‌victory over the United ‌States, the team confirmed ‌on Tuesday.

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Belgium mock FIFA and US president Trump with 'Trump dance' on and off the pitch

Following their thrashing 4-1 round-of-16 win over the USA, Belgium continued their mockery of their opponents by dancing in the locker room.

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World Cup highlights: USA bow out as last hosts standing as Merino sends Spain through

The USA bowed out of the World Cup with a humbling defeat to Belgium, whilst Spain saw off rivals Portugal as we near the quarter-final stage of this thrilling tournament.

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'Balogun not to blame': Garcia plays down controversy after Belgium knock out USA

Belgium manager Rudi Garcia believed the controversy around Folarin Balogun's reinstatement in the round of 16 had no impact on his side's improved performance that saw them knock out the co-hosts with a 4-1 victory.

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'No excuses': Pochettino refuses to blame Balogun furore on loss to Belgium

Mauricio Pochettino refused to blame the controversy surrounding Folarin Balogun on his side's disastrous 4-1 defeat to Belgium that saw their World Cup hopes go up in smoke.

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Justice served as Belgium have last laugh to dump out co-hosts USA

The happiest man inside a shell-shocked Seattle Stadium was not Charles De Ketelaere after his brace helped Belgium beat the USA 4-1 on Monday, but FIFA President Gianni Infantino.

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Belgium put four past abject USA to move into quarter-finals

Belgium sealed their passage into the last eight of the FIFA World Cup (WC) after claiming a seventh straight H2H victory against the USA following a 4-1 success in Seattle, denying the co-hosts a first quarter-final place since 2002.

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Elise Mertens cruises past Marie Bouzkova to secure maiden Wimbledon quarter-final

Belgium's Elise Mertens reached the Wimbledon quarter-finals for the first time with a 6-4, 6-4 win against Czech 21st seed Marie Bouzkova on Monday.

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Belgium say FIFA rejected Folarin Balogun query after treating it as appeal

FIFA has rejected Belgium's ⁠letter seeking a copy of the decision to make USA striker ‌Folarin Balogun eligible for their World Cup ‌clash on Monday after treating ‌it as an inadmissible appeal, the ‌Royal Belgian Football Association said.

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World Cup LIVE: Belgium put four past USA to knock out co-hosts

The round of 16 continues today and the small matter of the biggest game of the tournament so far as Spain take on Portugal in a clash of two European heavyweights. Follow all the action with us as the day unfolds!

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'Punished enough': Pochettino celebrates FIFA call to reinstate Balogun for Belgium tie

USMNT manager Mauricio Pochettino described FIFA's decision to suspend Folarin Balogun's one-game ban after his red card against Bosnia & Herzegovina as a celebration - a U-turn that allows their star striker to play against Belgium in the last 16 clash on Monday in Seattle.

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'I didn’t know it was April Fool’s Day': Garcia slams FIFA decision over Balogun suspension

Rudi Garcia referred to FIFA's decision to reinstate USA forward Folarin Balogun for Belgium's last-16 tie with the co-hosts as being like July 5th being called 'April Fool's Day' after the player's one-game suspension for a straight red card in their 2-0 win over Bosnia & Herzegovina in the round of 32 was suspended.

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Balogun available for Belgium clash as FIFA lifts USA striker’s one-game suspension

Folarin Balogun will be available to play for the USA in their round-of-16 World Cup match against Belgium, as his one-game red-card ban has now been suspended.

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Mory Diaw apologises to Senegal fans for mistake in Belgium World Cup defeat

Senegal goalkeeper Mory Diaw has admitted responsibility for his mistake which enabled Belgium to score their second goal during the team’s 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 fixture at Seattle Stadium last Wednesday.

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N'Doye blames Thiaw's substitutions for Senegal's stunning loss to Belgium

Former Senegal international Dame N'Doye believes the Lions of Teranga stood a good chance of advancing to the Round of 16 had coach Pape Thiaw stuck to his starting XI in the Round of 32 game against Belgium.

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Belgium seek 'more satisfaction' with possible win over USA on their turf

Belgium have come back down from cloud nine after their last-minute ⁠heroics against Senegal, but they are wary of what lies ahead against the United States, defender Maxim De ‌Cuyper said on Friday.

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'Cheerleader' Folarin Balogun to keep USA morale high against Belgium

United States forward Folarin Balogun said his red card ⁠in the last-32 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina was a harsh decision, but quickly turned his focus to ‌contributing as cheerleader for their clash against Belgium.

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Garcia hails 'composure and quality' of 'outstanding' Tielemans

Belgium coach Rudi Garcia hailed captain Youri Tielemans after the midfielder's last-gasp penalty completed an astonishing 3-2 comeback victory over Senegal in the World Cup last 32 on Wednesday.