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Spain v Belgium: Quarter Final - FIFA World Cup 2026

Ibrahimovic blasts 'overrated' Lammens after Belgium World Cup exit

Zlatan Ibrahimovic pulled no punches when dissecting Belgium’s dramatic World Cup quarter-final exit, laying the blame squarely at the feet of manager Rudi Garcia and goalkeeper Senne Lammens. The legendary Swedish striker was left utterly bewildered by the decision to replace the injured Thibaut Courtois with the Manchester United shot-stopper ahead of Mike Penders.

Portugal v Spain: Round of 16 - FIFA World Cup 2026

'We beat them twice!' - Yamal insists Spain is 'not afraid' of France

Lamine Yamal says Spain have nothing to fear ahead of their World Cup semi-final against France after reminding Les Bleus of La Roja's recent record in the fixture. The teenage winger also brushed aside criticism of his goalscoring record, insisting team success matters far more than individual numbers.

‘The next 20 years belong to him’ – Yamal showing signs of Messi, Maradona, Pele and Ronaldo

Xavi has recalled the moment he first realised Lamine Yamal was a once-in-a-generation talent, revealing how the Barcelona teenager immediately reminded him of Lionel Messi. The former Blaugrana boss also explained why he believes the Spain international has the mentality and ability to dominate world football for years to come.

'I wanted to stay on' - Courtois on his injury exit before Spain winner

Thibaut Courtois has expressed his immense devastation after a cruel quadriceps injury forced him out of Belgium's heartbreaking World Cup quarter-final exit against Spain. The Real Madrid goalkeeper left the pitch in tears before his replacement, Senne Lammens, committed a costly late error that allowed Mikel Merino to seal a 2-1 victory.

Merino 'tailor-made' for Spain as De la Fuente hails Belgium win

Luis de la Fuente has hailed Mikel Merino as a player "tailor-made" for Spain's tactical identity following their hard-fought victory over Belgium. The midfielder's impact proved decisive as La Roja secured their place in the World Cup semi-finals.

Spain's super-sub strikes again! Mikel Merino breaks Belgian hearts

Mikel Merino once again came off the bench to win a game for Spain as the European Champions beat Belgium 2-1 to progress to the semi-finals of the World Cup. La Roja unsurprisingly dominated possession from the first whistle in Los Angeles and, after plenty of patient probing, they took a deserved lead when Fabian Ruiz fired home from close range, after Thibaut Courtois had failed to parry a Dani Olmo shot to safety.

France v Morocco: Quarter Final - FIFA World Cup 2026

How to get France vs Spain World Cup tickets?

France and Spain have made it to the semifinals in the World Cup. Here's how you can secure your tickets.

Newly-discovered species named after Vozinha

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha has received an unusual honour after a newly-discovered marine mollusc was named after him by Spanish researcher Jesus Ortea. The tribute follows the veteran's standout performances at the World Cup, where he helped his country make history on their tournament debut.

Garcia admits Belgium have 'no plan' to stop Yamal

Belgium boss Rudi Garcia insists his side will not focus solely on stopping Lamine Yamal ahead of their World Cup quarter-final against Spain. Instead, he wants the Red Devils to disrupt Spain collectively and believes they have the quality to end the European champions' unbeaten defensive run.

Spain FIFA World Cup 2026 kits

A bold new look for La Roja: inside Spain’s striking 2026 World Cup shirts.

Yamal wants Argentina in World Cup final and eyes Messi's jersey

Spain sensation Lamine Yamal has set his sights on a dream World Cup final against defending champions Argentina, revealing his desire to swap shirts with icon Lionel Messi. The Barcelona starlet chose to remain grounded regarding pre-tournament promises, insisting that securing the prestigious trophy is the only objective that truly matters.

Spain vs Belgium FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarter-Final Preview

Comprehensive match preview of Spain vs Belgium at World Cup 2026. We talk tactics, team news and more ahead of this quarter-final clash in Inglewood.

Cubarsi proving Yamal isn't Spain's only prodigy

Hansi Flick is regularly left astounded by the maturity of Pau Cubarsi's displays for Barcelona. "It's incredible to watch how well he defends," the German coach admitted last season. "He's young, he's only 19, but then you realise how long he’s already been playing at this level. We're very fortunate to have him. In terms of his performances, he's right up there with Lamine Yamal."

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World Cup Golden Boot standings: Messi moves ahead of Mbappe

The 2026 World Cup is well underway and so is the race for the prestigious Golden Boot - the award given to the tournament's top scorer. There's a long and winding road to be navigated as 48 nations battle for the top prize, but which star will take home the illustrious award? Here, GOAL tracks the tournament's most prolific stars.

World Cup Golden Ball Power Rankings: Messi in at No.1

The 2026 World Cup is underway as those still in contention fight it out for the universally coveted trophy. While the collective prize is the main objective for all competitors, a few are making a good case as the best player of the entire tournament. Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe are currently the top candidates, but they face intense competition as the quarter-finals begin.

World Cup value tracker: Enzo shows Madrid what he's made of

Excitement is growing as we move through the knockout stages at the 2026 World Cup and, throughout the showpiece tournament in North America, GOAL, in association with eToro, is tracking the value of some of the world's most sought-after talents. Will their price rise or plummet? Follow our unique player value tracker to find out...

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Panel Discussion with Arsène Wenger and Jill Ellis

Arsene Wenger names the only team capable of stopping France

Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has delivered his definitive prediction for the final stages of the World Cup, backing France to lift the trophy once again. The current FIFA chief of global football development insists Didier Deschamps' men look unstoppable, while naming just one European powerhouse capable of halting Les Bleus' charge.

How to get Spain vs Belgium World Cup tickets?

Spain take on Belgium in a World Cup quarterfinal clash in Los Angeles. Here's how you can secure your tickets.

How to get FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final tickets

All you need to know about getting tickets to the two huge semi-final match-ups

CR7 absolved of blame for Portugal’s World Cup exit by former Al-Nassr boss

Cristiano Ronaldo's dream of World Cup glory has officially come to an end following a heartbreaking defeat to Spain in Dallas. While the veteran forward left the pitch in tears, his former club manager has moved to shield the 41-year-old from the mounting criticism surrounding his final tournament display.

WC26 Power Rankings: France & England prove their mettle

We're in the end game now! With only eight teams remaining, the 2026 World Cup is about to reach boiling point, with the stakes unspeakably high for each of the quarter-finalists. The next round has a lot to live up, too, after this thrilling tournament continued to deliver moments of magic on an almost daily basis.

Why are there no World Cup matches today? One-day break in schedule explained

The 2026 World Cup has been a non-stop festival of football across North America, but fans looking for their daily fix on Wednesday will find the schedule surprisingly empty. After a breathless round of 16 that saw the world's heavyweights battle for survival, FIFA has implemented a tactical pause in the proceedings.

How to get FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinal tickets

All you need to know about obtaining tickets to the epic quarterfinal clashes - with all matches now confirmed

Yamal earns ‘mini-Messi’ nickname after inflicting Mendes injury

Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal has been branded a "mini Messi" by former Manchester United captain Nemanja Vidic following a decisive performance at the 2026 World Cup. The teenage winger was instrumental as Spain overcame rivals Portugal to secure their place in the quarter-finals of the tournament.

USA v Belgium: Round of 16 - FIFA World Cup 2026

Nightmare for Belgium as Onana suffers ACL injury ahead of Spain clash

Belgium’s World Cup dream has been hit by a devastating setback after midfielder Amadou Onana was ruled out with a serious knee injury. The Aston Villa star suffered the blow during the Red Devils' round-of-16 victory over the United States, leaving Rudi Garcia with a major selection headache ahead of their quarter-final against Spain.

Rodri responds after heated clash with Bernardo Silva

Spain midfielder Rodri has issued a formal apology to his former Manchester City team-mate Bernardo Silva following a heated on-field altercation at the end of their World Cup knockout match. The fiery incident overshadowed Spain's dramatic 1-0 victory in Dallas, which secured La Roja a spot in the quarter-finals and knocked Portugal out.

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