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Unbeaten Spain meets star-powered Belgium in the World Cup quarterfinals

Spain's unbeaten run meets Belgium's star‑filled lineup in a World Cup quarterfinal clash

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The brief

Spain enters the quarterfinals unbeaten, set to face a Belgium side described as star‑powered, according to coverage from AP News and other outlets. Reuters reports the Spanish coach calls the Belgium match the toughest test of the tournament, while ESPN notes goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois backs Belgium as an underdog capable of upsetting Spain.

Fox Sports frames the encounter as a clash between a young star and the old guard, offering background on the teams. All outlets point to the upcoming quarterfinal as the next decisive moment, with attention on whether Spain’s unbeaten streak holds and how Belgium’s talent translates into performance on the day.

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Quick answers

Which teams are competing in the World Cup quarterfinal?

Spain and Belgium are set to meet in the quarterfinal.

What does the coverage say about Spain’s record?

Spain is described as unbeaten heading into the match.

How is Belgium characterized in the reports?

Belgium is highlighted as a star‑powered side, with some outlets calling them underdogs capable of an upset.

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Spain Belgium 2026 World Cup quarterfinal football

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