Spain and Belgium go head-to-head on Friday, July 10, in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-finals, with a place in the last four on the line. The match takes place at Los Angeles Stadium (SoFi Stadium) in Inglewood, California, with kick-off scheduled for 8pm BST (12pm local time).
TV channel and live stream details
Fans in the UK can watch Spain vs Belgium live on BBC One, with coverage beginning at 7.30pm BST. The match can also be streamed live through BBC iPlayer, allowing supporters to watch on mobile devices, tablets, laptops and smart TVs.
How Spain reached the quarter-finals
Spain have been one of the strongest teams in the tournament, remaining the only side yet to concede a goal. La Roja eased into the knockout stages before defeating Austria 3-0 in the Round of 32. They then edged past Iberian rivals Portugal 1-0 in the Round of 16, maintaining their impressive defensive record. Luis de la Fuente's side have combined patient possession football with a rock-solid defence, making them one of the favourites to lift the World Cup.
How Belgium reached the quarter-finals
Belgium have recovered impressively after an inconsistent start to the competition. The Red Devils secured a thrilling 3-2 victory over Senegal in the Round of 32 before producing arguably their best performance of the tournament by beating hosts USA 4-1 in the last 16. Rudi Garcia's side have rediscovered their attacking edge at the perfect time and will believe they have the quality to end Spain's unbeaten run.
Match preview
Spain head into the contest as slight favourites thanks to their outstanding defensive record and unbeaten run, while Belgium arrive full of confidence after scoring seven goals across their last two knockout matches. With a World Cup semi-final against France awaiting the winners, neither side can afford any mistakes. Expect a high-quality encounter between two of Europe's strongest footballing nations as they battle for a place in the final four.
