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FIFA WC: Spains unbreached defense faces Belgium test in quarterfinal

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Spain Eye World Cup Semi-Final as Belgium Aim to End Unbeaten Defensive Run

By IANS News July 10, 2026 • 08:57 AM View: 462

Spain and Belgium meet in an all-European World Cup quarterfinal on Saturday, with Belgium facing the daunting task of becoming the first team to score against Spain in the tournament.

Spain has yet to concede a goal at the World Cup, with goalkeeper Unai Simón extending his shutout streak in World Cup finals to 609 minutes, a run dating back to the group stage of the 2022 tournament in Qatar.

TAGS Spain Vs Belgium FIFA World Cup 2026 Spain Football Belgium Football Unai Simón World Cup Quarter-final

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