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The two thousand twenty six World Cup quarterfinals are delivering, and Spain versus Belgium in Los Angeles is the marquee matchup today. Tournament favorites Spain, led by the electric Lamine Yamal, face a Belgium side that refuses to be dismissed, with a spot in the final four on the line. This one has the feel of a classic.
Speaking of quarter-finals, Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka is rallying his nation ahead of a massive clash with defending champions Argentina on Saturday. Xhaka told Swiss fans to keep dreaming, and why not — this team has earned every bit of belief. Standing between them and the semis is Lionel Messi, which is, well, a significant obstacle.
And over at the Scottish Open, Rory McIlroy is holding firm at the top of the leaderboard in a three-way tie, but the real headline is who is not there — world number one Scottie Scheffler has shockingly missed the cut. McIlroy heads into the weekend without his fiercest rival breathing down his neck, and that is a very comfortable place to be.
That's your play-by-play. Sports Desk, back to the booth.
