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Spain focuses on Belgium ahead of potential semi-final with France

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

Last updated Jul 10, 2026

Spain focuses on Belgium ahead of potential semi-final with France

Summary

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente emphasized his team's focus on their upcoming quarter-final match against Belgium on July 10. He stated that the team is not considering a potential semi-final matchup with France, who has already advanced after defeating Morocco 2-0. De la Fuente acknowledged Belgium's strength, highlighting their recent 4-1 victory over the United States. Spain remains the only team in the tournament yet to concede a goal, though they have struggled to score, which the coach attributes to minor details. The team's focus remains firmly on the task at hand against Belgium.

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By the Numbers

•Luis de la Fuente highlights focus on Belgium, not France.
•Belgium defeated the United States 4-1 in the last 16.
•Spain has not conceded a goal in the tournament.
•France advanced to the semi-finals with a 2-0 win over Morocco.
•Match between Spain and Belgium is set for July 10.

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1:03 AMYahoo Sports — Spain not thinking about semis against France ahead of Belgium clash

What they're saying

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Spain coach Luis de la Fuente stressed that he's not thinking about a potential World Cup semi-finals against France while they still have a quarter-finals clash against Belgium on Friday. "We're not thinking about anything other than Belgium.
— Yahoo Sports

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