Spain take on Belgium in the quarter finals of the 2026 World Cup looking to set up a semi-final clash with France.
Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the game…
Kick-off time in the UK
Spain v Belgium kicks off at 20:00 BST on Friday 10 July.
How to watch in the UK
TV channel: BBC One
Streaming: BBC iPlayer
Team news
Nico Williams is still short of full fitness for Spain after an adductor injury, but he is their only concern.
For Belgium, Amadou Onana is out after suffering an ACL injury in the 4-1 round of 16 win over the USA. Zeno Debast has also been sidelined with a leg injury.
Predicted line-ups
Spain XI (4-2-3-1): Simon; Porro, Cubarsi, Laporte, Cucurella; Rodri, Pedri; Yamal, Olmo, Baena; Oyarzabal.
Belgium XI (4-2-3-1): Courtois; Castagne, Ngoy, Mechele, De Cuyper; Vanaken, Tielemans; Lukebakio, De Bruyne, Trossard; De Ketelaere.
Recent form
Spain beat Saudi Arabia and Austria in their group but were held 0-0 by Cape Verde in their opening game. After beating Austria in the round of 32, It took a last minute winner courtesy of Mikel Merino to see them past Portugal in the round of 16.
Belgium seem to have grown into this tournament. They drew two of their three games in the group stage, but won a 3-2 thriller against Senegal in the round of 32 and then trounced the USA 4-1 in the last round.
What’s been said?
Spain manager Luis de la Fuente: “Tomorrow’s game will be the hardest that we’ve faced to this point. Belgium is a very powerful team. These are players who are used to winning. It’s going to be a challenging match.”
Belgium manager Rudi Garcia: “We know we are playing one of the favourites. Spain are probably the best at ball possession and they have been playing in a recognisable way for 15 or 20 years.
“But we have a great team. We are the second-highest scorers in the World Cup and we are facing the team with the highest expected goals. We think we can do it.”
