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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.

Sports Illustrated

'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

FourFourTwo

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

The Guardian - AU

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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.

Sports Illustrated

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.

Radio France Internationale

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.

Bangkok Post

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.

Sports Illustrated

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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

The Independent UK

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

Evening Standard

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

The Guardian - UK

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.

Sports Illustrated

Inexplicable Lammens error costs Belgium as Spain’s Merino grabs match-winning mantle again

Spain 2-1 Belgium: Mikel Merino took advantage of substitute Belgian keeper Senne Lammens’s mistake to fire the European champions to a tantalising Texas Tuesday encounter with favourites France

The Independent UK

Merino puts Spain into World Cup semi-finals as Belgium rue costly Courtois injury

Spain will play France in the World Cup semi-final after a late Mikel Merino goal gave them a 2-1 win over Belgium

The Guardian - UK

Spain 2-1 Belgium: Mikel Merino the matchwinner as European champions progress into World Cup semi-finals

Arsenal star scored on late on to book France semi-final

Evening Standard

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The Independent UK

Man United star makes costly error as Spain beat Belgium to reach World Cup semi-finals

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France 24

World Cup 2026: Merino strikes late again as Spain beat Belgium to set up France semi-final

Spain booked their place in the World Cup semi-finals on Friday after Mikel Merino struck a dramatic late winner at the 88th minute to secure a 2-1 victory over Belgium. Fabian Ruiz had opened the scoring before Charles De Ketelaere restored parity during the first half, but Luis de la…

The Independent UK

Spain v Belgium player ratings: Mikel Merino inspires La Roja with substitute cameo

Merino’s late strike ensured Spain reached the semi-final where they will face France

The Independent UK

Tearful Thibaut Courtois forced off before Senne Lammens error costs Belgium in World Cup quarter-final

Courtois came off after picking up a leg problem and was replaced by Manchester United’s Senne Lammens

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The Independent UK

Thibaut Courtois in tears as Belgium legend forced off injured in Spain match

Thibaut Courtois left the pitch in tears after picking up an injury in Belgium’s World Cup quarter-final with Spain on Friday. Courtois, who is playing at his fourth World Cup, had made a string of fine saves to keep the score at 1-1 heading into the final quarter of the…

Sports Illustrated

Every Celebrity Spotted Watching Lamine Yamal, Spain vs. Belgium—World Cup Quarterfinal

It was a star-studded guest list in Los Angeles to watch the second quarterfinal of the summer.

Euronews

Belgium to introduce new road tax in 2027 even for transiting drivers, regions say

According to the chairman of the liberal-conservative MR party, the government intends to offset the new toll by lowering other taxes for Belgians.

The Independent UK

Belgium star suffers injury in warm-up before World Cup quarter-final with Spain

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The Economic Times

Soccer: Fear factor to the fore as France march into semi-finals

France advanced to the World Cup semi-finals after defeating Morocco. Morocco adopted a defensive strategy which ultimately proved unsuccessful. Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele scored the decisive goals for France. Goalkeeper Yassine Bounou saved a penalty but could not prevent the loss. France will now face Belgium or Spain in…

The Independent UK

Belgium forced into last-minute team change after Youri Tielemans injury blow before Spain clash

Tielemans sustained an injury in the warm-up and has been replaced by Hans Vanaken in the team to face Spain in the World Cup quarter-finals

FourFourTwo

Who are the BBC pundits, commentators and presenters for Spain vs Belgium?

Spain vs Belgium is a fight to make the last four at the 2026 World Cup

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