Spain vs Belgium World Cup 2026 Quarter-Final Preview

Spain will take on Belgium in a high-stakes quarter-final match at the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Friday, July 10, 2026. Kickoff is set for 3pm ET (12pm PT, 9pm CET, 8pm BST/WAT, 12:30am IST Saturday). The winner advances to a semi-final showdown against Kylian Mbappé’s France, promising an intense battle ahead.

Spain arrives after a tough victory over Portugal, showing determination to secure a spot in the final four. However, they face questions over the fitness of key players Yeremi Pino, Nico Williams, and Victor Muñoz.

Belgium reached this stage despite an uneven tournament performance. After two draws against Iran and Egypt, Belgium needed a big win in their final group game to advance. Their Round of 16 match against Senegal looked lost until a stunning comeback in the last 10 minutes, capped by a 125th-minute extra-time winner that sent them through.

Their next test was against the United States amid controversy. Belgium showed remarkable composure to dominate and win, progressing to this quarter-final.

Kevin De Bruyne's participation remains a mystery. Belgium performed better without him due to his struggles with injuries and form throughout the tournament. Yet, it seems unlikely he won’t play against Spain, making Belgium’s potential impact difficult to predict.

If Belgium brings the same intensity as they did against the US, Spain will face a fierce contest. If De Bruyne struggles as before, Spain may find more space to assert control.

Key Details

• Venue: SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles, USA
• Referee: Michael Oliver (England)
• Broadcast: FOX (USA), BBC One (UK), United8 Sports 1 (India), SuperSport (Nigeria), TVE La 1 (Spain)
• Streaming: FuboTV (USA), BBC iPlayer (UK), ZEE5 (India), DAZN (Spain)

Possible Starting Lineups

Belgium’s best performances came without De Bruyne, but expect him to be involved on Friday. It’s tough to guess which Belgium team will show up, yet we think Spain’s consistency will edge them out. Scoreline prediction: Spain 2, Belgium 1.