2026 World Cup - Belgium: Rudi Garcia believes in his team against Spain

The Belgian coach isn't afraid of La Roja

World Cup 2026 10 July 2026 at 10:39

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2026 World Cup - Belgium: Rudi Garcia believes in his team against Spain

10.07.26 FT World Cup

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Speaking to the press, Rudi Garcia refused to write off Belgium ahead of the World Cup 2026 quarter-final against Spain this Friday (9pm).

"Everyone already sees us as eliminated, but we believe in ourselves. We're going to fight hard and show once again that we deserve to go further," declared the Red Devils' head coach.

🗣️| 🇧🇪 Rudi Garcia on Spain being one of the favourites to win the whole thing:

"Their strength is in the collective. Spain has become more solid as a team than before. Thry didn't swallow a single goal yet. It's up to us to get rid of that. We're not just going to defend,… pic.twitter.com/jCFEwtsyr6
— Absolute Belgian Fans 🇧🇪 (@BelgianFans) July 10, 2026

Rudi Garcia can nevertheless count on Kevin De Bruyne. The former Manchester City star is now fit for this crucial clash. However, Amadou Onana is ruled out, while Zeno Debast remains unavailable due to a medical disagreement between Sporting Portugal and the Belgian federation.

Joshua SOSSOU

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