Spain v Belgium World Cup Talking Points: Spanish Solidity, Yamal Still to Shine, Supersub Lukaku
- Spain manager Luis de la Fuente made one change for Friday's World Cup quarter-final against Belgium in Los Angeles, dropping Pedri to the bench for Fabian Ruiz.
- Belgium coach Rudi Garcia recalled Kevin De Bruyne and Jeremy Doku for the match, with De Bruyne replacing Amadou Onana, who ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament against the United States.
- Spain reached the quarter-finals following a 1-0 victory over Iberian rivals Portugal, with Mikel Merino scoring the decisive late winner that secured their advancement.
- Starting alongside Alex Baena and Mikel Oyarzabal, Lamine Yamal expressed confidence in Spain's attack, citing the previous victory as important for the team's self-belief.
- The winner advances in the FIFA World Cup, with Yamal stating, "Of course, if I get to the final, I want to win it." .
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