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• Inexplicable Lammens error costs Belgium as Spain’s Merino grabs match-winning mantle again

  10-7-2026 Football The Independent Football

  Spain 2-1 Belgium: Mikel Merino took advantage of substitute Belgian keeper Senne Lammens’ mistake to fire the European champions to a...

• Spain v Belgium player ratings: Mikel Merino inspires La Roja with substitute cameo

  10-7-2026 Football The Independent Football

  Merino’s late strike ensured Spain reached the semi-final where they will face France

• Thibaut Courtois forced off in tears in mammoth World Cup injury blow for Belgium

  10-7-2026 Football The Independent Football

  Courtois came off after picking up a leg problem and was replaced by Manchester United’s Senne Lammens

• Norway boss insists World Cup clash with England will not be Harry Kane v Erling Haaland shootout

  10-7-2026 Football The Independent Football

  Harry Kane and Erling Haaland look set to play crucial roles in Saturday’s quarter-final

• Belgium forced into last-minute team change after Youri Tielemans injury blow before Spain clash

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  Tielemans sustained an injury in the warm-up and has been replaced by Hans Vanaken in the team to face Spain in the World Cup quarter-finals

• Burnley appoint little-known Belgian as new manager after talks over Craig Bellamy return collapsed

  10-7-2026 Football The Independent Football

  Burnley have announced their new manager following their relegation from the Premier League

• Why English-speaking soccer fans across the US are choosing Spanish World Cup commentary

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  Ashleigh Hallam teaches English at her local library in Indiana

• Why an emotionally-charged Argentina need to win this World Cup more than you might think

  10-7-2026 Football The Independent Football

  As their fans chant about Messi, Maradona and the Falkland Islands, Ed Malyon examines the fears for the future that make this a crucial...

• Heat, humidity and Haaland: Why Norway can upset England in World Cup quarter-final

  10-7-2026 Football The Independent Football

  England face searing temperatures in Miami on Saturday, where they will come up against their most difficult opponent yet on the road to World Cup...

• World Cup injury tracker: Kylian Mbappe latest, Jordan Henderson freak arm break and Marc Guehi blow

  10-7-2026 Football The Independent Football

  Everything you need to know about all the key injuries at the 2026 World Cup

• WSL champions Man City sign Lionesses star Niamh Charles from Chelsea

  10-7-2026 Football The Independent Football

  Niamh Charles has joined Manchester City from Chelsea

• Spain v Belgium LIVE: World Cup quarter-final team news with Red Devils to make major decision on Kevin De Bruyne

  10-7-2026 Football The Independent Football

  Spain enter the Los Angeles quarter-final in formidable form but Belgium are rejuvenated after thrashing co-hosts USA following the Folarin...