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Pedri benched as Spain faces Belgium in World Cup 2026 quarterfinal

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 5:36 PM

Last updated Jul 10, 2026

Pedri benched as Spain faces Belgium in World Cup 2026 quarterfinal
Summary

Spain's quarterfinal match against Belgium is currently underway in Los Angeles., Barcelona midfielder Pedri is absent from the starting lineup, with Luis de la Fuente opting for Fabian Ruiz in midfield. This decision comes after Spain has had a strong tournament, not conceding a goal since the group stage. The specifics behind Pedri's benching remain unclear as he had previously started alongside Ruiz. The match continues to evolve as both teams aim for a place in the semifinals.

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Latest Updates
  • •Match taking place at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles
  • •Fabian Ruiz replaces Pedri in midfield for Spain
  • •Spain has not conceded a goal in the tournament so far
  • •De la Fuente's lineup changes follow a victory over Portugal
Latest Updates
  • 11:00 PMYahoo Sports — Spain boss explains why he dropped Pedri for World Cup quarter-final vs Belgium
  • 5:36 PMYahoo Sports — Why is Pedri not starting vs. Belgium? Spain star benched for World Cup 2026 quarterfinal
What they're saying
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Barcelona midfielder Pedri was a surprising omission from Spain's quarterfinal starting XI.

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The Barcelona star was named on the bench.

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