| Spain vs Belgium | |
| Match Info | |
| League | FIFA World Cup 2026 |
| Date | 11-07-2026 |
| Time | 12:30 AM IST (UTC +5:30) |
| Round | Quarter Final |
| Stadium | SoFi Stadium |
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Spain reached the FIFA World Cup quarterfinals for the first time since 2010.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has been narrowed from 48 teams to just eight, with the quarter-finals set to determine who moves one step closer to football's greatest prize. Spain, among the pre-tournament favourites to lift the trophy, have successfully navigated their way into the last eight, where they will face an in-form Belgium side.
The quarter-final will be played at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, California, on July 10, 2026. The winner will advance to the semi-finals to face either France or Morocco.
Spain's campaign began with a draw against Cape Verde before consecutive victories over Uruguay and Saudi Arabia secured top spot in their group. La Roja then eased past Austria with a 3-0 victory in the Round of 32 before edging rivals Portugal 1-0 in the Round of 16. After being frustrated for much of the contest, substitute Mikel Merino delivered the breakthrough with a late winner, sending Spain into their first FIFA World Cup quarter-final since 2010.
Belgium's journey has been far more dramatic. After opening the tournament with back-to-back draws, the Red Devils secured qualification with a crucial victory over New Zealand. They were on the brink of elimination against Senegal in the Round of 32 before producing a stunning late comeback, eventually scoring a dramatic winner in the 125th minute of extra time. Belgium then delivered one of the standout performances of the knockout stage, dismantling hosts USA 4-1 in the Round of 16 to book their place in the quarter-finals.
With a place in the semi-finals at stake, this promises to be one of the most intriguing matches of the tournament. Spain's possession-based style and technical quality will be tested by Belgium's attacking firepower, resilience, and growing confidence. While Spain may enter as slight favourites, Belgium have shown throughout the tournament that they are more than capable of upsetting any opponent.
Here are five key battles that could decide this FIFA World Cup quarter-final.
Match Prediction
With a place in the FIFA World Cup semi-finals on the line, Spain enter this quarter-final as slight favourites, but Belgium have proven throughout the tournament that they are capable of matching the very best. The Red Devils have displayed resilience, attacking quality, and the ability to perform under pressure, making them dangerous opponents for La Roja.
Spain's possession-based style and defensive solidity should give them an edge, but Belgium's pace on the counterattack could make this a tightly contested encounter. It would be no surprise if the two sides remain level after 90 minutes, forcing the match into extra time.
Prediction: Spain 2-1 Belgium (after extra time).
About FIFA World Cup 2026:
History
The 2026 FIFA World Cup[A] is the 23rd FIFA World Cup and the current edition of the quadrennial international men's association football championship contested by the national teams of the member associations of FIFA. The tournament began on June 11, 2026, and will conclude on July 19.[3] It is jointly hosted by 16 cities—11 in the United States, 3 in Mexico, and 2 in Canada. The tournament is the first FIFA World Cup to be hosted by three countries and the first to include 48 teams, an expansion from the previous 32-team format.
It is the first World Cup since 2002 to be hosted by multiple nations. Mexico became the first country to host or co-host the World Cup three times, having hosted the 1970 and 1986 tournaments.[5] The United States previously hosted the World Cup in 1994. It is Canada's first time hosting or co-hosting the tournament.[5] The event returned to its traditional June–July schedule after the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, which was uniquely held in November and December to avoid Qatar's extreme summer heat.
As host nations, Canada, Mexico, and the United States all automatically qualified. Cape Verde, Curaçao, Jordan, and Uzbekistan all made their World Cup debuts.[5] Argentina is the defending champion, having won its third World Cup in 2022. On June 25, 2026, total attendance reached 3,605,357 spectators, setting the record for the highest attendance in World Cup history and surpassing the previous record held by the American-hosted 1994 FIFA World Cup..
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