Tragedy in France: young man dies during 2026 World Cup celebrations

End of cycle on the national bench

Javier Aguirre concluded his third stage at the head of the Mexican National Team. After reaching the round of 16 in the World Cup, the “Vasco” confirmed his departure at a press conference and handed the project to Rafael Márquez, who will lead the way to the 2030 World Cup.

Aguirre announced that he plans a break and seriously evaluates retirement, closing more than three decades as technical director. However, that decision is not sealed. The possibility of continuing depends on the interest of other national teams that have already begun approaches.

Possible destinations on the horizon

According to Fox Sports, the South Korean Football Federation has Aguirre on its radar. The Asian team, eliminated in the group stage after losing to Mexico, is looking for a coach for its new cycle. In the next few days there could be a formal contact. In addition, Saudi Arabia would also have shown interest in the services of the Mexican strategist.

Aguirre will analyze his future with his family. The accumulated experience and international respect make him an attractive candidate for projects abroad. For now, his legacy with the Tricolor is marked by the passage to the second round and the orderly transition to Rafael Márquez.

Duel of candidates in the quarterfinals

Both teams star in one of the most anticipated matches of the Quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup. This Friday, July 10, these teams will measure forces with the aim of ensuring their presence among the four best in the tournament and keeping alive the dream of winning the championship.

The Spanish team arrives with maximum confidence after eliminating Portugal in the previous round, a result that confirmed the growth of the team throughout the competition. La Roja overcame an irregular start and now looks like one of the strongest candidates to fight for the title.

The path of both teams

On the other side appears Belgium, which advanced with authority after clearly beating the United States. Although the Red Devils are still looking to show their best level, they have a squad capable of competing against any rival. They know that a win would put them one step away from the grand final.

The record favors Spain. Both teams have met 23 times, with a balance of 12 victories for the Spanish, six wins for Belgium and five draws. In World Cups there are two precedents: Belgium eliminated Spain in the Quarterfinals of Mexico 1986 after a dramatic penalty shootout, while La Roja won 2-1 in the group stage of Italy 1990.

The winner of this match will advance to the semifinals of a World Cup that already brings together only the eight best teams on the planet. Every mistake can make a difference.

Duel in Los Angeles ahead of the final

This Friday, July 10, Spain and Belgium meet at the Los Angeles stadium for a place in the semifinals of the 2026 World Cup. The winner will face France, who eliminated Morocco (2-0) on Thursday.

How do both teams arrive?

Luis de la Fuente’s team comes from leaving out Portugal (0-1) in the round of 16 and Austria (3-0) in the round of 32. For its part, Belgium beat the United States (1-4) and Senegal (3-2) in the previous rounds.

Key fact: Spain has eight consecutive games without losing against the Red Devils, with seven wins and one draw in official and friendly matches.

Schedule and transmission

• Match: Spain vs Belgium
• Date: Friday, July 10
• Time: 1:00 p.m. (local time)
• Stadium: Los Angeles
• Transmission: ViX Premium (World Pass 2026)

Both sets arrive at a good time. La Roja seeks to extend its positive streak, while Belgium will try to break Spanish dominance. The match promises intense emotions for the ticket to the prelude to the grand final.