Spain prepares for World Cup quarterfinal against Belgium
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 9:43 AM
Last updated Jul 10, 2026
Spain faces Belgium in a World Cup quarterfinal match on July 10. Spain has not conceded any goals in the tournament, with goalkeeper Unai Simon setting a record of 609 minutes without a goal against. They reached this stage after a thrilling round of 16 victory over Portugal, secured by a last-minute goal from Mikel Merino. The team is expected to maintain a similar lineup as their previous match, with key players like Pau Cubarsi and Pedri. Spain aims to advance to the semifinals with this strong defensive performance.
- •Match scheduled for July 10 against Belgium
- •Unai Simon has not conceded a goal in 609 minutes
- •Pau Cubarsi emerging as a top defender at 19
- •Spain defeated Portugal in the round of 16
- •Mikel Merino scored the stoppage-time winner against Portugal
- 10:08 AMYahoo Sports — Belgium lineup prediction vs Spain: World Cup starting XI projection
- 9:43 AMYahoo Sports — Spain predicted lineup today: World Cup starting XI projection vs Belgium
"Belgium, coming off a big victory over the USA, now faces reigning European champion Spain with a spot in the 2026 World Cup semifinals on the line.
"European champion Spain tries to advance to the World Cup quarterfinals with these stars.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 10, 2026, 10:08 AMBelgium lineup prediction vs Spain: World Cup starting XI projection
Belgium, coming off a big victory over the USA, now faces reigning European champion Spain with a spot in the 2026 World Cup semifinals on the line.
- Yahoo SportsJul 10, 2026, 9:43 AMSpain predicted lineup today: World Cup starting XI projection vs Belgium
European champion Spain tries to advance to the World Cup quarterfinals with these stars.
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