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Belgium prepares for quarter-final against Spain amid US fan concerns

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 3:03 AM

Last updated Jul 10, 2026

Belgium prepares for quarter-final against Spain amid US fan concerns

Summary

Belgium faces Spain in the World Cup quarter-finals on Friday. Coach Rudi Garcia is unfazed by a potential hostile atmosphere from US fans, referencing Belgium's previous 4-1 victory over the US in the last 16. There was controversy surrounding US forward Folarin Balogun's red-card suspension prior to that match, which FIFA later overturned. Garcia acknowledges Spain as a strong opponent, yet remains optimistic about his team's chances despite injury concerns for midfielder Amadou Onana. The winner will advance to face France, who previously defeated Morocco 2-0.

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By the Numbers

•Belgium faces Spain in the World Cup quarter-finals on July 10.
•Rudi Garcia downplays concerns about US fans' hostility.
•Belgium previously defeated the US 4-1 in the last 16.
•FIFA reversed Balogun's red-card ban, causing controversy.
•Amadou Onana is unavailable due to injury.

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3:03 AMYahoo Sports — Garcia not worried about potential hostile reception from US fans

What they're saying

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Belgium coach Rudi Garcia said he's not worried about a potential hostile atmosphere in the stadium during the World Cup quarter-finals against Spain on Friday due to the presence of United States fans. Belgium beat the US 4-1 in the last 16 after a heated lead-up to the game due to a controversy over a red-card suspension for US forward Folarin Balogun.
— Yahoo Sports

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