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BEST BETS WORLD CUP FRIDAY QUARTERFINALS: Spain-Belgium
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- Hold the Phone
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- Jul 10, 2026
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- 753
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Summary
World Cup 2026 Quarterfinals – European Heavyweights Collide on Friday The knockout stage intensifies as the World Cup 2026 Quarterfinals continue with another mouthwatering clash on Friday, July 10. Single-elimination drama reaches new heights — national glory, generational talent, and a ticket to the semifinals hang in the balance. One slip-up, and the dream ends.Expect fluid possession battles, technical brilliance, and electric atmospheres inside a world-class U.S. venue. Spain vs Belgium – SoFi Stadium (Inglewood, California), 12:00 p.m. PT / 3:00 p.m. ET Two European powerhouses face off in a high-class quarterfinal. Spain, the reigning kings of possession and tactical control under Luis de la Fuente, arrive with momentum and defensive steel. La Roja topped their group unbeaten, dismantled Austria in the Round of 16, and edged Portugal in a tense last-16 Iberian derby thanks to late heroics. Their style blends youthful energy with experienced know-how: high pressing, quick transitions, and midfield dominance. Key figures like Mikel Oyarzabal (in strong scoring form) and a solid backline that has conceded very few goals make Spain the clear favorites. They bring composure, squad depth, and the ability to control games through patient build-up and explosive counters.Belgium, the Red Devils, come in with attacking pedigree and a desire to relive past glories (they beat Spain in the 1986 quarterfinals). Fresh off a dominant 4-1 win over the USA, they boast creative flair, dangerous forwards, and experienced leaders. Belgium relies on intense transitions, set-piece threats, and individual quality to break down organized defenses. Their collective spirit and counter-attacking edge have carried them this far. This matchup pits Spain’s tactical discipline, midfield contr…