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Unbeaten Spain’s hunt for the World Cup runs into a suddenly dangerous Belgium
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 10, 2026
· 10 min read
By Ben Church, CNN
(CNN) — Note: This story first appeared in The Beautiful Game by CNN Sports, our daily newsletter on all things World Cup. To subscribe, click here.
France looks a bit good, doesn’t it?
The first quarterfinal of this year’s World Cup went by without much drama yesterday w...
Key takeaway The first quarterfinal of this year’s World Cup went by without much drama yesterday with Les Bleus cruising into the semifinals with a simple 2-0 win against a less-than-impressive Morocco.
Why this matters in The El Paso
As El Paso residents watch the World Cup quarterfinals unfold, the upcoming match between Spain and Belgium at AT&T Stadium will be of particular interest to local soccer fans. With Spain's unbeaten record and impressive defense, they are likely to draw a significant following in the city. El Paso's own rich soccer culture, fueled by its diverse community and strong youth leagues, will be eager to see how Spain's talented players, including Lamine Yamal and Rodri, perform on the pitch. The fact that the semifinal match will be played at AT&T Stadium, just a short drive from El Paso, may also inspire some local fans to make the trip to Arlington to catch the action in person. As the city's soccer enthusiasts gather to watch the match, they will be paying close attention to see if Spain can continue its winning streak and advance to the next round.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 10, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 10 min
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What is this story about? By Ben Church, CNN
(CNN) — Note: This story first appeared in The Beautiful Game by CNN Sports, our daily newsletter on all things World Cup. To subscribe, click here.
France looks a bit good, doesn’t it?
The first quarterfinal of this year’s World Cup went by without much drama yesterday w...
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