Spain vs Belgium Live, FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarterfinal Updates: Spain are taking on Belgium in the second quarterfinal of the FIFA World Cup 2026 today at the SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, with a place in the semifinals at stake.
The 2010 champions booked their spot in the last eight with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal in the Round of 16, while the Red Devils thrashed co-hosts United States 4-1 to progress.
Spain have been one of the most impressive teams in the tournament so far and are yet to concede a goal, making them favourites heading into the clash. However, they will be wary of Belgium’s attacking threat, especially Romelu Lukaku. The former Everton, Manchester United, Chelsea and Inter Milan striker is in red-hot form and has found the net in each of Belgium’s last three matches.
For Spain, much will depend on Mikel Oyarzabal, who has scored four goals in the tournament. Barcelona star Lamine Yamal and Dani Olmo are also expected to play crucial roles as La Roja aim to reach their first World Cup semifinal since lifting the trophy in 2010.
The winner of today’s quarterfinal will take on France in the first semifinal of FIFA World Cup 2026.
Starting XIs
Spain: Unai Simon (GK); Pedro Porro, Pau Cubarsi, Aymeric Laporte, Marc Cucurella; Rodri (C), Fabian Ruiz, Alex Baena; Dani Olmo, Lamine Yamal, Mikel Oyarzabal
Belgium: Thibaut Courtois (GK); Timothy Castagne, Nathan Ngoy, Brandon Mechele, Maxim De Cuyper; Kevin De Bruyne, Youri Tielemans (C), Nicolas Raskin; Jeremy Doku, Leandro Trossard, Charles De Ketelaere
