BELGIUM

Courtois rallies behind Lammens after Belgium's heartbreaking World Cup exit

Belgium captain Thibaut Courtois threw his support behind Senne Lammens after the young goalkeeper's late mistake handed Spain a dramatic 2-1 victory in their 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-final.

11 Jul 2026

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Spain's Lamine Yamal puts World Cup glory above personal goal record

Lamine Yamal has insisted winning the 2026 FIFA World Cup is far more important than adding to his goal tally after Spain booked their place in the semi-finals with a 2-1 victory over Belgium.

11 Jul 2026

FIFA World Cup: Spain's Mikel Merino eyes France showdown after another match-winning goal

Spain midfielder Mikel Merino could hardly believe his latest World Cup heroics after scoring a dramatic late winner to send La Roja into the FIFA World Cup semi-finals with a 2-1 victory over Belgium at Los Angeles Stadium on Friday.

11 Jul 2026

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De la Fuente hails Spain super-sub Mikel Merino after Belgium World Cup victory

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has praised Mikel Merino after the midfielder once again made a decisive impact from the bench to help seal a 2-1 victory over Belgium and book Spain's place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-finals.

11 Jul 2026

Late Merino strike breaks Belgian hearts as Spain advance to World Cup semi-finals

Mikel Merino once again proved Spain's unlikely late-game hero as his dramatic 88th-minute winner secured a 2-1 victory over Belgium and sent La Roja into the World Cup semi-finals.

10 Jul 2026

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'We have a great team' - Garcia believes Belgium are ready to challenge Spain

Belgium coach Rudi Garcia believes his side have every chance of causing an upset when they face Spain in the World Cup quarter-finals on Friday, despite accepting they go into the match as underdogs.

10 Jul 2026