Spain take on Belgium for a place in the World Cup 2026 semi-final.
La Roja, the reigning European champions, are the only side at the World Cup yet to concede a goal and booked their place in the quarter-final with a last-gasp win over rivals Portugal.
Mikel Merino scored the only goal of the game in second half stoppage time, helping Spain record a fourth straight win since being held to a surprise draw by Cape Verde in their opening game.
Belgium, meanwhile, have looked like a different prospect entirely since topping their group. A stunning comeback victory over Senegal set up a last-16 clash with co-hosts USA where they produced a statement performance.
The winners of this game will face the victors of the France vs Morocco tie in next week’s semi-final.
Date, kick-off time and venue
Spain vs Belgium is scheduled for a 8pm BST kick-off on Friday, July 10, 2026.
The match will take place at the Los Angeles Stadium.
Where to watch Spain vs Belgium for FREE
TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on BBC One with coverage starting at 7.30pm BST.
Live stream: UK viewers can also catch the contest live online via BBC iPlayer or the BBC website.
Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog.
Free highlights: World Cup highlights are available on FIFA’s official YouTube channel, along with BBC iPlayer / ITVX app and their websites.
Spain vs Belgium team news
As ever, Spain have concerns over Nico Williams and Yeremy Pino as the pair are yet to be available for any of the knockout games.
New Liverpool signing Victor Munoz has recovered from a knock that forced him to miss the rest of the group phase, but is unlikely to start or feature here.
Spain squad
Goalkeepers: Unai Simon, David Raya, Joan Garcia
Defenders: Marcos Llorente, Marc Pubill, Pedro Porro, Aymeric Laporte, Eric Garcia, Pau Cubarsi, Marc Cucurella, Alejandro Grimaldo
Midfielders: Rodri, Martin Zubimendi, Mikel Merino, Pedri, Gavi, Fabian Ruiz, Alex Baena
Forwards: Yeremy Pino, Victor Munoz, Mikel Oyarzabal, Ferran Torres, Lamine Yamal, Dani Olmo, Nico Williams, Borja Iglesias.
Belgium manager Rudi Garcia has made big decisions throughout the tournament and in the last-16 win over USA, he opted to leave both Kevin De Bruyne and Jeremy Doku on the bench.
However, he will be forced into making at least one change after Amadou Onana was ruled after he ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his right knee.
Belgium squad
Goalkeepers: Thibaut Courtois, Senne Lammens, Mike Penders
Defenders: Timothy Castagne, Zeno Debast, Maxim de Cuyper, Koni de Winter, Brandon Mechele, Thomas Meunier, Nathan Ngoy, Joaquin Seys, Arthur Theate
Midfielders: Kevin De Bruyne, Amadou Onana, Nicolas Raskin, Youri Tielemans, Hans Vanaken, Axel Witsel
Forwards: Charles de Ketelaere, Jeremy Doku, Matias Fernandez-Pardo, Romelu Lukaku, Dodi Lukebakio, Diego Moreira, Alexis Saelemaekers, Leandro Trossard
Spain vs Belgium prediction
Not many will have predicted Belgium to be here. Far from convincing in their opening two group games, trailing by two in the 85th minute against Senegal before taking on the host nation in the last-16.
However, facing Spain will be a step up and we think it will be a game too far for the Red Devils with the European champions improving with each match.
Spain to win, 2-0.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
Spain wins: 12
Belgium wins: 5
Draws: 5
Spain vs Belgium match odds
Spain to qualify: 2/7
Belgium to qualify: 5/2
Odds via UK betting sites (subject to change).
