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Spain's Yamal: Ready to Shine Against Belgium?
10 Jul
Summary
- Lamine Yamal, 19, aims to lead Spain to World Cup semifinals against Belgium.
- Spain is a -350 favorite to advance past Belgium in the quarterfinals.
- Yamal has 11 career assists for Spain and is a prop bet for another.
Lamine Yamal, on the cusp of his 19th birthday, is poised to guide Spain through the World Cup quarterfinals against Belgium this Friday. Spain enters the match as strong -350 favorites to secure a spot in the semifinals, following a dominant performance against the USA. Yamal, a vital player for FC Barcelona and Spain, has already accumulated 30 caps for his national team.
Despite scoring only once in the current World Cup, Yamal's playmaking ability is highlighted by his 11 career assists for Spain, including four during their Euro 2024 triumph. His pace and creativity are expected to challenge Belgium's defense, making him a compelling bet for prop markets, particularly for an assist at +165.
The quarterfinal clash is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. This marks the third World Cup encounter between Spain and Belgium. Additionally, Yamal's capability to record two or more shots on goal is priced at -105, a market where he has shown promise in recent starts.
