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2026 FWC Day 26: Belgium Thrash USA to Set Up QF Clash with Spain

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July 7, 2026

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Belgium booked its place in the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a commanding 4-1 victory over the United States in the Round of 16 on Monday, setting up a blockbuster showdown with Spain in the last eight.

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TASS

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· Jun 22, 2026

FIFA appoints two women as lead referees for World Cup’s round three

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States between June 11 and July 19

Us Weekly

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· Jun 26, 2026

All the Celebrities Cheering on Global Soccer at the 2026 World Cup

The 2026 World Cup is officially here— and the stars are stepping out to root for their favorite teams. The global soccer tournament will be held in the United States, Canada and Mexico, with the qualifying teams competing in matchups throughout the three countries this summer ahead of the championship game at MetLife Stadium in []

Latestly.com

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· Jul 10, 2026

FIFA World Cup 2026 Schedule Today (July 11): Timings in IST, Venues, Groups

Stay updated with the FIFA World Cup 2026 schedule for July 11. Read about the high-stakes Quarter-Final clash between Spain and Belgium, kicking off at 12:30 AM IST. The match will be held at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, United States. Following France's dominant 2-0 win over Morocco, anticipation builds for this thrilling encounter as both.

Daily Post Nigeria

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· Jul 10, 2026

2026 World Cup: Lamine Yamal picks team he wants Spain to play in final

Spain winger, Lamine Yamal, has said his dream for the final of the 2026 World Cup, would be to face Argentina. La Roja are set to face Belgium in a quarter-final clash on Friday night. On Sunday, Argentina, who are the current champions, will take on Switzerland for a place in the semi-finals. Yamal has said he wants [] 2026 World Cup: Lamine Yamal picks team he wants Spain to play in final

Catholic World Report

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· Jun 30, 2026

Sharing Christ at the World Cup: Atlanta Catholics turn global sporting event into mission field

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is taking place from June 11 to July 19 in cities across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. [...]

News Americas Now

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· Jul 10, 2026

The Best Host Cities To Visit During FIFA World Cup 2026

News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. July 10, 2026: The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be a unique event. It is the largest World Cup tournament to date, with 48 national teams participating for the first time in three different countries. The United States, Canada and Mexico. This is an unbelievable opportunity to combine world-class []

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