Spain to face Belgium in World Cup quarter‑final

Spain and Belgium will clash in the World Cup quarter‑finals on Friday, with the match scheduled to take place at the [stadium name] in [city]. Both sides entered the knockout stage after navigating group‑stage challenges and a round‑of‑16 victory; Spain advanced by defeating [opponent] while Belgium secured its place by overcoming [opponent]. The winner of the Friday fixture will earn a place in the semi‑finals, where they will meet a France team led by Kylian Mbappé.

The upcoming semi‑final will pit the victorious nation against a French side that has shown strong form throughout the tournament, highlighted by Mbappé’s goal‑scoring prowess. The result of the Spain‑Belgium encounter will therefore determine which team will face France in what is expected to be a decisive contest for a place in the final.