ESP vs BEL, FIFA World Cup 2026 All You Need To Know: Spain and Belgium are set to face each other in a blockbuster FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final at Los Angeles Stadium on Friday (July 10). Spain reached the last eight after topping Group H, beating Austria in the first knockout round and then defeating Portugal 1-0 in the last 16 through a late Mikel Merino goal. Belgium, meanwhile, finished top of Group G before beating Senegal 3-2 and co-hosts USA 4-1 to book their quarter-final spot. So, ahead of the key clash between Spain and Belgium, here are all the details, including head-to-head statistics, team stats, date, time, watch live details and predicted lineups.
Spain vs Belgium FIFA World Cup 2026: What is the Head-To-Head Record?
Spain have had the upper hand in this fixture historically, winning nine of the last 11 meetings between the two European sides since their defeat to Belgium at Euro 1980. The two nations have also met twice before in World Cup matches, with one win each. Their latest World Cup 2026 quarter-final will be another major chapter in a rivalry that has often favoured La Roja.
Spain vs Belgium, FIFA World Cup 2026: Teams Stats Up
Spain have been one of the most defensively solid teams at the FIFA World Cup 2026 and are yet to concede a goal in the tournament. Luis de la Fuente’s side have kept six straight World Cup clean sheets and have progressed from all six major knockout matches under him. Belgium, on the other hand, are unbeaten in 18 matches in all competitions and have scored freely at this World Cup, including a 4-1 win over USA in the round of 16.
Spain vs Belgium, FIFA World Cup 2026: Date & Time
The Spain vs Belgium FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final match will take place on Friday (July 10) at Los Angeles Stadium, also known as SoFi Stadium, in Inglewood, California. The match will kick off at 12:00 p.m. local time and 8:00 p.m. UK time. In India, the match will be played on Saturday (July 11) at 12:30 a.m. IST.
Spain vs Belgium, FIFA World Cup 2026: Watch Live Streaming Details in India, UK, Spain, Belgium & USA
Where to watch the broadcast on TV in India?
Fans in India can watch the match on Unite8 Sports Network on TV.
Where to watch the live streaming in India?
Fans in India can watch the match live on the ZEE5 app and website with an active subscription.
Where to watch the broadcast and live streaming in the UK?
Fans in the UK can watch Spain vs Belgium live on BBC One, with live streaming available on BBC iPlayer.
Where to watch the broadcast and live streaming in Spain?
Fans in Spain can watch the match through official Spanish broadcast partners, subject to local match allocation.
Where to watch the broadcast and live streaming in Belgium?
Fans in Belgium can watch the match through official Belgian broadcast partners, subject to local match allocation.
Where to watch the broadcast and live streaming in the USA?
Fans in the USA can watch the match on Fox Sports and Telemundo, with streaming available through their official digital platforms.
Spain vs Belgium, FIFA World Cup 2026: Predicted Line-ups
Spain possible starting lineup: Simon; Porro, Cubarsi, Laporte, Cucurella; Rodri, Pedri; Yamal, Olmo, Baena; Oyarzabal.
Belgium possible starting lineup: Courtois; Castagne, Ngoy, Mechele, De Cuyper; Vanaken, Tielemans; Lukebakio, De Bruyne, Trossard; De Ketelaere.
Spain vs Belgium, FIFA World Cup 2026: Team News
Spain are expected to keep a settled lineup, though Marcos Llorente, Fabian Ruiz and Mikel Merino are all pushing for places in midfield. Nico Williams is still short of full fitness after an adductor issue and could again start from the bench, while Lamine Yamal is expected to feature on the right wing.
For Belgium, Charles De Ketelaere is likely to continue as a false nine, with Romelu Lukaku possibly used as an impact substitute again despite scoring in three straight games off the bench. Kevin De Bruyne could return to the starting XI, while Amadou Onana is unavailable after suffering an ACL injury.
Spain vs Belgium, FIFA World Cup 2026: Result Prediction
Spain enter the quarter-final as favourites because of their defensive record, knockout experience under De la Fuente and strong recent history against Belgium. Belgium have attacking quality and momentum, but Spain’s control and clean-sheet run could prove decisive. We predict Spain to win 1-0.
