Spain vs Belgium LIVE: Match underway in FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinal

Aymeric Laporte produces a superb last-ditch challenge to deny Charles De Ketelaere a clear run on goal after Belgium threatened on the counter. A crucial piece of defending keeps the score level at 0-0.

Spain win the first dangerous free-kick of the match after Lamine Yamal is brought down by Leandro Trossard just outside the left edge of the penalty area. Álex Baena's free-kick fails to trouble Belgium, but Spain quickly recycle possession and keep the attack alive. Rodri then unleashes a powerful strike from the edge of the area, only for Nathan Ngoy to make a crucial block before Belgium finally clear the danger.

Spain continue to dominate possession, with Marc Cucurella pushing high up the left flank to create an overload and give La Roja a numerical advantage in attack. Belgium remain compact and disciplined, looking to soak up the pressure, but are still waiting for the right moment to launch a counterattack.

Both sides are settling into the contest, with Spain dominating possession in the opening minutes. Belgium are content to sit deep and absorb the pressure, but Spain look threatening whenever they win the ball back and attack quickly.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinal between Spain and Belgium is underway at Los Angeles Stadium.

Belgium captain Youri Tielemans has been ruled out of the starting XI after failing to take part in the pre-match warm-up. Hans Vanaken comes into the lineup as a late replacement in a major setback for Belgium ahead of kick-off.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinal between Spain and Belgium is underway, with kick-off scheduled for 12:30 a.m. IST (Saturday) at Los Angeles Stadium. A place in the semifinals against France awaits the winner.

Belgium make two changes to the side that thrashed the United States 4-1 in the Round of 16. Kevin De Bruyne returns to the starting XI in place of the injured Amadou Onana, who suffered an ACL injury, while Jérémy Doku replaces Dodi Lukebakio to add extra attacking threat against a Spain side yet to concede a goal at the tournament.

The Opta supercomputer gives Spain a 59.3% chance of winning in regulation time, while Belgium's chances stand at 18.3%. The model also estimates a 22.4% probability that the match will be level after 90 minutes, forcing the FIFA World Cup quarterfinal into extra time.

The biggest surprise in Spain's lineup is the absence of Pedri, who had started every match at the FIFA World Cup 2026 until now. Fabián Ruiz comes into the starting XI to replace the Barcelona midfielder for the quarterfinal against Belgium.

Thibaut Courtois (GK); Nathan Ngoy, Brandon Mechele, Timothy Castagne, Maxim De Cuyper; Nicolas Raskin, Youri Tielemans (C), Kevin De Bruyne; Jérémy Doku, Leandro Trossard, Charles De Ketelaere.

Unai Simón (GK); Pedro Porro, Pau Cubarsí, Aymeric Laporte, Marc Cucurella; Rodri (C), Fabián Ruiz; Lamine Yamal, Dani Olmo, Álex Baena; Mikel Oyarzabal

Spain and Belgium will meet at the FIFA World Cup for the third time and for the first time in the 21st century. Their previous World Cup encounter came at Italy 1990, when Spain secured a 2-1 victory over Belgium.

Belgium stormed into the quarterfinals with a commanding 4-1 win over hosts the United States, delivering one of the most dominant performances of the knockout stage.

Spain sealed its place in the last eight with a dramatic 1-0 victory over Portugal, thanks to Mikel Merino's 91st-minute winner in the Round of 16.q

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The FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinal between Spain and Belgium will be played at Los Angeles Stadium on July 10, with kick-off scheduled for 1:00 p.m. local time (12:30 a.m. IST on July 11, Saturday).