#世界杯冠军预测 First World Cup semi-finalist emerges: Youth storm to face golden generation

At 4:00 AM Beijing time on July 10, the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinal between France and Morocco kicked off at Boston Stadium. In the first half, Mbappé won a penalty but missed it, while Bounou made several saves. In the second half, Mbappé scored with a curling right-footed shot—his 8th goal of the tournament and his 20th career World Cup goal—followed by a long-range strike from Dembélé. France defeated Morocco 2-0 to advance to the semifinals, where they will face the winner of Spain vs. Belgium.

With this quarterfinal victory, France has now reached the semifinals in three consecutive World Cups, having won one title and finished runner-up in the previous two editions. This is also France's 17th World Cup appearance, with two titles in 1998 and 2018.

At 3:00 AM Beijing time on July 11, the second World Cup quarterfinal will see Spain take on Belgium.

In their previous match, Spain faced Portugal and won 1-0 thanks to a crucial stoppage-time goal from Merino, securing victory in the highly anticipated Iberian derby. The win not only sent Spain into the quarterfinals but also boosted the team's morale. However, Spain is not invincible; their efficiency in converting possession into decisive chances still needs improvement.

Belgium defeated the host nation USA 4-1 in their last match, displaying strong momentum. Key players such as De Bruyne, Doku, and Lukaku, having had sufficient rest, will face their formidable opponents in excellent form. However, starting defensive midfielder Onana has been ruled out for the remainder of the tournament due to a cruciate ligament tear, significantly weakening Belgium's midfield barrier.

This match is not only a tactical clash between extreme possession-based play and efficient counterattacks but also the ultimate showdown between Spain's "youth storm" and Belgium's "golden generation." A thrilling encounter not to be missed.