By Belize Live News Staff: The World Cup quarter-finals continue today with a heavyweight European showdown, as Spain take on Belgium at 1:00 p.m. Belize time, with a semi-final date against France on the line.
Spain arrive as the reigning European champions and one of the favourites to lift the trophy. La Roja have marched through the tournament with their trademark blend of control and quality, most recently outlasting neighbours and rivals Portugal in a tense 1-0 victory to reach this stage. The numbers back them heavily today, and few sides in world football can match their depth of technical talent.
But Belgium come armed with momentum, and a warning for anyone who underestimates them. The Red Devils were ruthless in the last round, demolishing the United States 4-1 in the very match where USA star Folarin Balogun had been controversially cleared to play following President Trump’s intervention. On the day, all the noise counted for nothing, as Belgium simply overwhelmed the hosts. A team capable of that kind of statement win can trouble anyone, Spain included.
The stakes are as high as they come. The winner advances to face France, who eased past Morocco 2-0, in Tuesday’s semi-final, moving within two wins of World Cup glory. The loser goes home.
For Belizean fans, it is the perfect appetiser before Saturday’s double-header, when Haaland’s Norway meet England and the beloved Argentina battle Switzerland. But make no mistake, today’s clash is box office in its own right, two proud footballing nations, one place in the final four.
So the big question, Belize: who takes it at 1:00 p.m., Spain or Belgium? Drop your prediction in the comments.
