Spain and Belgium meet in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals on July 10 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. The winner advances to the semifinals, while the loser is eliminated from the tournament.
Belgium reached this stage by defeating the United States 4-1 in the round of 16 on July 7 in Seattle. Spain advanced with a 1-0 victory over Portugal on the same day. Both teams come into the match with strong tournament credentials.
Spain holds a dominant historical edge over Belgium, winning six of their seven prior encounters, according to match previews. The teams have not met in a World Cup knockout round before.
The match is being played at SoFi Stadium, one of the host venues for the 2026 tournament. The stadium has capacity for over 70,000 spectators and is hosting its first World Cup quarterfinal.
The first half of this elimination match will be critical for both sides. The winner will await the outcome of the other quarterfinal ties to determine their semifinal opponent.


