​WELCOME TO SoFi Stadium—the spectacular home of the NFL’s Los Angeles Rams and Chargers. This iconic venue will host a marquee World Cup 2026 quarter-final as Spain face Belgium, with Lamine Yamal, Pedri and their teammates aiming to advance to the semi-finals against France. It promises to be a memorable clash between two European powerhouses, filled with pace, skill, and high-stakes drama. You’re invited to join us to follow the action, share commentary, and soak in every moment of this thrilling knockout bout. Vamos!
SPAIN Starting XI: Simón; Porro, Cubarsí, Laporte, Cucurella; Rodri, Fabián; Yamal, Olmo, Baena; Oyarzabal (4-2-3-1)
Substitutes: Raya (GK), Joan (GK), Pubill, Grimaldo, Eric, Llorente, Merino, Gavi, Zubimendi, Pedri, Ferran, Pino, Williams, Iglesias, Muñoz
BELGIUM Starting XI: Courtois; Castagne, Ngoy, Mechele, De Cuyper; Raskin, Tielemans; Trossard, De Bruyne, Doku; De Ketelaere (4-2-3-1)
Substitutes: Lammens (GK), Penders (GK), Theate, Meunier, De Winter, Seys, Witsel, Moreira, Vanaken, Saelemaekers, Lukaku, Lukebakio, Fernández-Pardo
Competition/Round: 2026 World Cup, Quarter-Finals
Date/Time: Friday, July 10, 2026, 3:00 PM ET, 12:00 PM PT (USA); 9:00 PM CET (Barcelona); 8:00 PM BST/WAT (UK & Nigeria); 12:30 AM IST (India, Saturday)
Venue: SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles, United States
Referee: Michael Oliver (ENG)
Broadcast partners: FOX (USA), BBC One (UK), United8 Sports 1 (India), SuperSport (Nigeria), TVE La 1 (Spain), and other channels around the world
Online options: FuboTV (USA), BBC iPlayer (UK), ZEE5 (India), DAZN (Spain), and additional platforms as available
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This is your space to celebrate football at its finest, to dissect tactical moves, and to revel in the drama of a World Cup knockout match. Engage with the live action, cheer your team, and share insights as Spain and Belgium push toward a place in the semi-finals against France. Have fun with the game, stay spirited, and above all, enjoy the tournament—VISCA EL BARÇA—and let the football magic shine through, no matter the competition.