Massive news from the Spain camp as star midfielder Pedri has been benched by manager Luis de la Fuente for the quarter-final clash. PSG midfielder Fabian Ruiz comes into the starting XI and will partner Rodri and Dani Olmo in the heart of Spain’s midfield.
Notably, Spain are yet to concede a goal at this World Cup.
Spain starting XI: Unai Simon, Cucurella, Cubarsi, Laporte, Pedro Porro, Ruiz, Rodri, Baena, Olmo, Lamine Yamal, Oyarzabal
OFICIAL | Nuestro once ante Bélgica.#VamosEspana | #CopaMundialFIFA pic.twitter.com/XgspP4mfVq
— Seleccion Espanola Masculina de Futbol (@SEFutbol) July 10, 2026
