UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin skipped the World Cup final in a deliberate show of disapproval toward FIFA, capping a tournament defined by political interference, disputed discipline, and a widening rift over how the game is governed.
Spain reached the World Cup 2026 semifinals with a 2-1 quarterfinal win over Belgium at SoFi Stadium, where Thibaut Courtois stood out before Mikel Merino settled a tense night late.
Luis de la Fuente's Spain meet Rudi Garcia's Belgium at SoFi Stadium in a 2026 World Cup quarter-final shaped by EURO 2024 echoes, European pedigree, and the prize of a last-four date with France.
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente says Lamine Yamal's most dangerous attacking form has yet to arrive at the 2026 World Cup, even as La Roja prepare for a high-stakes quarter-final against Belgium.
Eight teams remain at World Cup 2026, and the quarterfinal stage pairs heavyweight style with serious fantasy upside. From France and Morocco’s evolved identities to Spain’s control and Belgium’s quiet surge, here is a lighter look at the looks, brands, and players worth watching.
Former England midfielder Jermaine Jenas believes Spain remain the lone realistic challenger to a dominant France at the World Cup, while 1998 winner Marcel Desailly backs Les Bleus to claim a third title.
England and Belgium sent Mexico and the United States packing in July 2026, joining a long line of World Cup shocks where home nations could not survive their own party.
Belgium confirmed that midfielder Amadou Onana tore his anterior cruciate ligament during the Round of 16 win over the United States, ruling him out of the remainder of the World Cup while he stays with the squad through the Spain quarter-final.
The United States crashed out of the World Cup Round of 16 with a 1-4 loss to Belgium at Lumen Field, becoming the first team since detailed records began in 1966 to concede three goal-leading errors in a single knockout match.
Charles De Ketelaere tops the July 6 World Cup 2026 Team of the Day with an 8.5 performance mark, leading a balanced eleven drawn from Belgium, Spain and Portugal across attack, midfield and defense.
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