On Friday in Los Angeles, Spain extended its fantastic record against Belgium, leaving it late once again. Goals from Fabián Ruiz and a stoppage-time winner from super-sub Mikel Merino secured a 2-1 victory and a place in the World Cup semifinals. Spain has now gone 12 matches unbeaten against Belgium, including six straight wins with…
Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois was substituted due to an injury during the World Cup quarterfinal match against Spain on Friday at Los Angeles Stadium. Courtois left the pitch in the 71st minute after appearing to sustain an injury to his right leg. He was replaced in goal by backup keeper Senne Lammens. Lammens is the…
Belgium midfielder Youri Tielemans was scratched Friday from the starting lineup in the World Cup quarterfinals against Spain after getting injured during pregame warmups. Hans Vanaken replaced Tielemans in the starting lineup in another blow to the Red Devils’ depth. Tielemans is Belgium’s captain and a key component of the team’s efforts on offense and…
Before Erling Haaland was making history for Norway in the 2026 World Cup, was he dropping rhymes? Yes, he was. The superstar striker made a remix of a song he rapped in 2016, “Kygo jo,” with DJ and music producer Kygo, who has worked with high-profile groups/artists including Ed Sheeran, Imagine Dragons and Selena Gomez,…
Portugal announced Jorge Jesus as its new coach on Friday following its disappointing run at the World Cup. The 71-year-old Jesus has coached several Portuguese clubs, including Benfica and Sporting Lisbon. His last job was with Al-Nassr in the Saudi Arabian league, where he coached Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo. The experienced Portuguese coach will replace…
There’s something you should know about me: I’m a romantic. For better or worse, I am often blamed for idealizing emotion. Someone who thrives for beauty out of the simplest things in life. I also love to root for a narrative to be twisted on its head. It brings joy out of something unexpected. It’s…
France became the third team ever to reach three straight men’s World Cup semifinals with its 2-0 win over Morocco, and it added to Didier Deschamps’ already stellar resume. The match marked another milestone for France head coach Deschamps, who coached his 25th World Cup match, tying Helmut Schön for the most in history. With…
Day 30 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup brings the second quarterfinal, as Unai Simón’s unbeaten Spain, yet to concede a goal all tournament, faces Romelu Lukaku’s Belgium, winners of 18 straight matches, in Los Angeles. Mikel Oyarzabal leads a Spanish attack that has outscored opponents 9-0 across five matches, while Lukaku and assist leader Leandro…
Spain and Belgium meet in their 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinal on Friday, July 10, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. ET from Los Angeles Stadium. Spain have been near-flawless through five matches, going 4-0-1 with nine goals scored and none conceded. Goalkeeper Unai Simón has set a World Cup record with six consecutive clean sheets and…
Former Arsenal manager Arsène 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. Arsène Wenger Backs…
