Spain faces Belgium in World Cup 2026 quarterfinal; other tournament news

Spain and Belgium are poised to clash in a crucial quarterfinal match of the 2026 World Cup, with a coveted spot in the semifinals on the line. The highly anticipated game is scheduled to kick off in Los Angeles at 22:00, with coverage on ERT 2 Sports.

Both national teams, led by their respective coaches Luis de la Fuente for Spain and Rudi Garcia for Belgium, have revealed their starting lineups. The focus is squarely on securing a victory that will propel them closer to the tournament's final four.

In other World Cup developments, Switzerland faces a significant setback as their leading scorer, Johan Manzambi, has been ruled out of their upcoming quarterfinal match against Argentina due to an unspecified issue. This absence is considered a major blow to the Swiss team's offensive capabilities.

Meanwhile, FIFA has surprised fans by releasing an additional 1,200 tickets for the World Cup final, scheduled for July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. However, the newly available tickets come with a steep price tag, making them largely inaccessible to the average fan.

Additionally, there are reports of Vasilis Gagatsis returning to Greek football in a new role at Marko, and Barcelona finalizing a 29 million euro deal for Karim Adeyemi from Dortmund.