​Spain have not quite reached the heights many expected before the World Cup, but the European champions continue to push forward in a tournament where they have yet to concede a goal. Belgium’s path hasn’t been as smooth. Rudi Garcia’s side needed a dramatic late comeback from two goals down against Senegal to reach the last 16, and many observers had already dismissed the Red Devils after a string of underwhelming performances. Yet against the United States in Seattle, Belgium found their stride with a commanding 4-1 victory. If Garcia can coax that level of performance from his players again, Belgium could trouble Spain.
Here is a complete guide to watching today’s match, including kick-off time, broadcast networks, and streaming options. You’ll also find a full player list, a visual guide to each stadium, and the full draw, along with Golden Boot contenders. The match time (ET) is 3 p.m., and the venue is SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. Broadcast coverage varies by region: in the United States, Fox and Telemundo will carry the game with streaming on Fubo, Canada will have TSN with streaming, the United Kingdom will show it on BBC One with streaming, and Australia will have SBS with streaming.
Slowly but surely, Spain are beginning to hit their stride. Since drawing their opening fixture against Cape Verde, Luis de la Fuente’s side have won four consecutive games. The Red Devils will be aiming to become the first team to score against the European champions. However, Spain aren’t playing with the same intensity they showed when winning Euro 2024. The North American heat could be a factor, and injuries to Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams—both of whom provided Spain with verticality two years ago—may also be contributing. Whatever the reason, this Spain side isn’t as ferocious as it was a few years ago.
Belgium’s decision to drop Kevin De Bruyne and Jérémy Doku for the last-16 clash with the USA sparked a strong backlash, which would have intensified if the Red Devils had bowed out of the World Cup. Instead, the cut to the starting lineup revitalised a team that had underwhelmed up to that point, and Belgium may have found the right formula.
Player to watch: Lamine Yamal, Spain – Still working to reach full match fitness and form, Spain’s World Cup hopes hinge on the performances of their teenage winger. Yamal is the European champions’ creator-in-chief, and when he shines, Spain tend to follow.
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