Spain vs. Belgium: World Cup 2026 Quarterfinal Preview

Spain and Belgium are set to clash in a highly anticipated quarterfinal match of the 2026 World Cup, with the game scheduled for Friday at the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. The encounter, kicking off at 4 p.m. Argentinian time, will be broadcast live on TyC Sports and DSports, with streaming available on Paramount+.

Spain enters the match as a strong favorite, having advanced by narrowly defeating Portugal with a late goal from Mikel Merino. The Iberian team has showcased remarkable defensive strength, being the only remaining contender yet to concede a goal, while scoring nine. Their only blemish was a 0-0 draw in their opening match against Cape Verde.

Belgium, nicknamed the Red Devils, secured their spot in the quarterfinals by decisively beating the United States 4-1. Charles De Ketelaere scored twice, supported by goals from Hans Vanaken and Romelu Lukaku. This victory keeps alive Belgium's hopes of winning their first World Cup, potentially in what could be the last tournament for a golden generation of players including Lukaku, Kevin De Bruyne, and Thibaut Courtois.

Spain's coach, Luis De La Fuente, has a full squad at his disposal, with Nico Williams recovering from a previous injury and key defenders Aymeric Laporte and Pau Cubarsí training normally. On the Belgian side, coach Rudi García faces challenges with two confirmed absences: Amadou Onana, who suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament, and Zeno Debast, sidelined with a hamstring injury.

Betting platforms widely favor Spain to win the match and advance to the semifinals, reflecting their dominant performance throughout the tournament.