Belgium to face Spain in World Cup 2026 quarter-finals after thrashing USA

Belgium secured a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-finals after a commanding 4-1 victory over host nation the United States in their Round of 16 match. The decisive game took place at Seattle Stadium on Tuesday, July 7.

Charles De Ketelaere was the star for Belgium, scoring two goals in the first half. Hans Vanaken and substitute Romelu Lukaku added to the scoreline in the second half. The United States managed a single goal through Malik Tillman, but it was not enough to overcome Belgium's strong performance, especially after Belgium re-established its lead before halftime.

Belgium's quarter-final opponent will be Spain, who advanced by narrowly defeating Portugal 1-0. This matchup sets up one of the most anticipated games of the tournament. The quarter-final clash is scheduled for Friday, July 10, with kickoff at 12:00 p.m. PDT (7:00 p.m. UTC). For viewers in Indonesia, the match will begin on Saturday, July 11, at 2:00 a.m. WIB.

The game will be hosted at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, near Los Angeles, a prominent venue for the 2026 World Cup. The winner will advance to the semi-finals, continuing their quest for the World Cup title. Historically, Spain has a slight edge in previous encounters, but both nations are considered strong European contenders. Belgium aims to reach the semi-finals for the second time in three World Cup appearances, while Spain seeks its second world title since winning in 2010.