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Spain vs Belgium: Quarter-final echoes 1986 World Cup heartbreak

Published July 9, 2026 · Updated July 9, 2026 · El País

Spain prepares for the quarter-final against Belgium tomorrow, recalling the painful 1986 World Cup loss on penalties.

Spain arrives as favorites after winning Euro 2024 and reaching the final in 1984. Coach Luis de la Fuente is compared to Miguel Muñoz, and a potential final featuring Messi parallels the 1986 expectation of Maradona. forestarrow.rest

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