July 3, 3:00 a.m. BST.
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The Quarterfinal, Belgium vs Italy was played. Without a doubt, this is perhaps the most difficult to guess and the most exciting matchup in the quarterfinals. Considering the injuries that Belgium encountered, the probability of Italy advancing is a bit higher.
World No. 1 PK undefeated in 31 games
Belgium is the top-ranked team in the world, having previously screened defending champions Portugal; Italy is the best team in form right now, now undefeated in 31 matches. Both are 4 consecutive wins, called the early performance of the final. In fact, both sides for the honor of the desire has now reached the extreme. Belgium has been the first team in FIFA for many years, short of a major championship, 3 years ago
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Third place does not quench the thirst. For Italy, the
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The last time they won the title was back in 1968, and having failed in 2 previous attempts to win the title, Italy was too hungry for a European title.
Italy's head-to-head record is overwhelmingly superior
Italy is a veteran powerhouse, while Belgium can only be considered to have ushered in the golden generation, so the double is lopsided in terms of head-to-head record. Both sides in
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On a total of 3 times, Italy 2 wins and 1 draw; the previous history of a total of 22 meetings, Italy is 14 wins, 4 draws and 4 losses occupy an overwhelming advantage. 2016
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In the group stage, Italy had beaten a fledgling Belgium 2-0.
De Bruyne rushes for Ballon d'Or
existing
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, because there are so many strong teams out, so many of the big stealers of the Golden Ball have now lost their chances, including Mbappe and Kante,
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, Levan and other Ballon d'Or snatchers will find it difficult to sustain a run at the top individual honor. Only De Bruyne remains, as
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Champions and
European crown
Runner-up core, if
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Being able to produce results, De Bruyne must be the top contender for the Ballon d'Or.
starting lineup
For Belgium, De Bruyne and Hazard are both injury doubts, which is the biggest bother. If they don't start, then the 3-4-2-1 might be a tough one, with Romelu Lukaku shocked to face his known salon rivals. For Italy, Chiellini and Florenzi are doubtful, and Mancini will continue with the 4-3-3. Price, Italy 764 million euros, Belgium 669.4 million euros.
Guess: Penalty shootout for Italy to advance
