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Spain Leads World Cup Quarterfinals With Top XG Rating Ahead of Belgium Clash
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First reported by N12 · 15 minutes ago
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Spain enters the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals against Belgium with the highest expected goals rating and a perfect defensive record, while Belgium maintains confidence after a strong win over the USA. Coach Luis de la Fuente considers lineup tweaks, but Belgium's Rudy Garcia plans to keep his winning squad intact.
- 01Spain holds the highest expected goals (XG) rating (+8.3) among quarterfinalists in World Cup 2026.
- 02Spain has not conceded any goals in the tournament so far.
- 03Coach Luis de la Fuente may change the right-back position ahead of Belgium match.
- 04Belgium ranks sixth in XG (+4.4) and keeps the same lineup after beating the USA.
- 05Belgium's coach Rudy Garcia is satisfied with his squad despite key players on the bench.
- 06The quarterfinal match is on Friday, with Spain aiming for their first semifinal since 2010.
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