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Updated · The Associated Press · Jul 9
Belgium Trains in Los Angeles for Spain Quarterfinal as 4-1 Rout Fuels World Cup Belief
Updated
Updated · The Associated Press · Jul 9

Belgium Trains in Los Angeles for Spain Quarterfinal as 4-1 Rout Fuels World Cup Belief

3 articles · Updated · The Associated Press · Jul 9

Summary

  • Belgium trained in the Los Angeles area on Wednesday ahead of Friday’s World Cup quarterfinal against unbeaten Spain, shelving celebrations after its 4-1 demolition of host United States.
  • Thibaut Courtois said the win over the Americans boosted belief after Belgium also rallied from 2-0 down to beat Senegal 3-2, giving the team confidence for its toughest test yet.
  • Belgium still clashed with local arrangements, moving its training base with FIFA approval after saying the assigned Loyola Marymount University fields failed to meet minimum standards.
  • Spain has not conceded a goal in the tournament, leaving Belgium an underdog, but Courtois pointed to the Red Devils’ 2-1 upset of Brazil eight years ago as proof they can beat a favored power.

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