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Spain faces Belgium in World Cup quarter-final in Los Angeles

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 5:41 PM

Last updated Jul 10, 2026

Spain faces Belgium in World Cup quarter-final in Los Angeles

Summary

Spain takes on Belgium in an all-European quarter-final at the 2026 World Cup in Los Angeles. Both teams are looking to secure a spot in the semi-finals against France. Alejandro Grimaldo and Arthur Theate start on the bench for their respective teams. Spain, enjoying a 35-game unbeaten streak and yet to concede a goal in the tournament, reached this advanced stage after a late goal from Mikel Merino helped them past Portugal. Belgium aims to reclaim glory after defeating Spain in a past encounter on penalties.

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By the Numbers

•Match underway in Los Angeles between Spain and Belgium.
•Alejandro Grimaldo and Arthur Theate both on the bench.
•Spain has not conceded a goal in the tournament yet.
•Spain defeated Portugal in the last round; Belgium beat the U.S.
•Next match for the winner will be against favorites France.

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5:41 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup: Theate and Grimaldo on the bench for the all-European quarter-final

What they're saying

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Spain and Belgium lock horns in Los Angeles for the right to face favorites France in the semi-final of the 2026 World Cup. Alejandro Grimaldo, who has joined Atletico Madrid after a successful three-...
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