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Thibaut Courtois: ’No Doubt’ About Senne Lammens After World Cup Howler

Manchester United’s goalkeeper won’t want to remember his World Cup quarterfinal cameo in a hurry.

Sports Illustrated

‘I’ll play for India’: Popular US streamer IShowSpeed makes bold offer to help nation qualify for 2030 FIFA World Cup

IShowSpeed joked that he would play for India’s national football team and help the country qualify for the 2030 World Cup. The YouTuber made the comments during a livestream while watching Spain vs Belgium. He said he could play as a winger, striker or attacking midfielder. While FIFA rules make…

The Times of India

Belgium and the End Of The Golden Generation Klaxon

In today’s Football Daily:goodbye to Belgium’s golden oldies

The Guardian - UK

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World Cup 2026 : Spain set for blockbuster semi final against France

Paris Saint Germain midfielder Fabian Ruiz, who started ahead of Pedri, gave la Roja the lead in the 30th minute, capitalizing on a rebound off a Thibaud Courtois save. Belgium though brought it back level 11 minute later with a powerful De Ketelaere header, therefore ending Spain's remarkable run of…

France 24

Why ex-Inter star sees Rangers' Nicolas Raskin as Belgium's most important player

The National (Scotland)

‘The final before the final’: Spain must improve to beat France – but two things are in their favour

The late Mikel Merino show saved Spain’s blushes – again – in Belgium quarter-final yet Luis de la Fuente’s team will need to step up the performance level against World Cup favourites France

The Independent UK

World Cup 2022: Spain edge Belgium, set up semi-final showdown with France

Spain booked their place in the World Cup semi-finals on Friday with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Belgium, sealed by a late winner from Mikel Merino. La Roja will now face France on Tuesday for a place in the final.

France 24

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World Cup 2026: Norway v England buildup; Kane’s round of golf with Trump – as it happened

As England prepared for their World Cup quarter-final against Norway, all the talk was about a round of golf 18 months before

The Guardian - UK

The World Cup has upended the old world order – and despite Trump and Infantino, it still inspires

Even White House interference and Fifa’s greed cannot spoil the celebrations. At last, an arena in which multiculturalism triumphs and underdogs score, says Simon Tisdall, a Guardian foreign affairs commentator

The Guardian - UK

Spain fans celebrate World Cup semi-final place after Belgium win

Spain celebrated a dramatic 2-1 victory over Belgium on 10 July as fans filled Madrid to cheer La Roja into the FIFA World Cup semi-finals.

Euronews

Spain score late winner to beat Belgium and set up clash with France

Spain will now go on to face Didier Deschamps' France - arguably the tournament's standout performer so far - in Dallas in the semifinals on Tuesday.

Euronews

‘That game changed my life. After, people would come up to me on the street, they recognised me and I became more popular’ Jeremy Doku on his first tournament experience with Belgium

The Manchester City winger made his tournament debut in the delayed Euro 2020

FourFourTwo

A Spilled Save and a Super-Sub: Spain Outlasts Belgium to Reach a World Cup Semifinal

Mikel Merino's late goal off a spilled save lifts Spain past Belgium 2-1 in a World Cup thriller, setting up a semifinal clash with France.

Latin Times

FIFA World Cup 2026: Magic Merino strikes again as Spain down Belgium to reach semifinals

Spain secured a 2-1 victory over Belgium after a late goal from Mikel Merino. Fabian Ruiz scored Spain's first goal in the thirtieth minute of the match. Charles De Ketelaere equalized for Belgium before halftime, leveling the score. Belgium faced challenges with injured players, including their captain and goalkeeper. Spain…

The Economic Times

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U.S. Soccer Officials Banned From USMNT World Cup Match vs. Belgium

There was a lot of controversy surrounding the round of 16 match in Seattle.

FourFourTwo

'I think he has more to give' Lamine Yamal performance questioned by Cesar Azpilicueta after Spain edge past Belgium

Lamine Yamal's performance against Belgium was questioned by former Spain international Cesar Azpilicueta

The Guardian - AU

Spain full of belief as De la Fuente flags ‘high expectations’ for World Cup date with France

Spanish coach says ‘France has exceptional potential, but so do we’ after 2-1 win over Belgium

Sports Illustrated

USMNT’s Humiliating World Cup Exit Wasn’t Pochettino’s Fault—He Deserves to Stay

One can point many fingers, but none should be at U.S. men’s national team manager Mauricio Pochettino.

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Radio France Internationale

Spain overcome Belgium to set up World Cup semi-final clash with France

Mikel Merino scored a late winner for the second game running to send Spain into the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup with a 2-1 victory over Belgium.

Bangkok Post

Magic Merino strikes again as Spain down Belgium to reach World Cup semis

INGLEWOOD, California - ‌Super-sub Mikel Merino snatched another late winner for Spain on Friday after Belgium goalkeeper Senne Lammens failed to hold onto the ball as they claimed a 2-1 win over their injury-hit opponents and set up a World Cup semi-final clash with France.

Sports Illustrated

Why Spain’s Refusal to Follow 2026 World Cup Script Is Its Best Shot at Glory

While Spain waits for Lamine Yamal to kick into high gear, Luis de la Fuente has been forced to rely on areas of the team without the same fizz and flash.

The Independent UK

Thibaut Courtois makes strange request after World Cup exit: ‘I don’t know if Belgium will agree to this’

The Belgian goalkeeper was in tears as he was substituted, while No 2 Senne Lammens’ mistake sent Spain to the semis

Evening Standard

Real Madrid handed huge injury blow as Thibaut Courtois forced off in tears in World Cup quarter-final

Former Chelsea shot-stopper was subbed in shock move by Belgium boss

The Guardian - UK

Belgium’s old guard fought valiantly but World Cup exit is end of their golden generation

Defeat by Spain will surely prove World Cup swansong for multiple members of Belgium’s best batch of talent to date

Sports Illustrated

Spain Player Ratings vs. Belgium: More Merino Magic Sets Up Mouthwatering Semifinal

La Roja needed more late magic to extend its staggering unbeaten run to 36 games.

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