Spain vs Belgium: World Cup 2026 Quarterfinals
Spain vs Belgium finished Spain 2-1 Belgium in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarterfinals at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
How they got here
Spain beat Belgium 2-1 at SoFi Stadium on July 10: Fabian Ruiz opened the scoring in the 30th minute, Charles De Ketelaere equalized in the 41st, and substitute Mikel Merino turned home a spilled rebound in the 88th -- his second late knockout winner in a row after eliminating Portugal. Belgium lost captain Youri Tielemans to injury in the warmup and goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois to injury in the second half. Spain advance to face France in the semifinals on July 14 in Arlington, Texas.
What's at stake
This is a single-elimination Quarterfinals tie: the winner advances in the World Cup 2026 knockout bracket and the loser is out.
Spain vs Belgium FAQ
What was the score in Spain vs Belgium?
Spain vs Belgium finished Spain 2-1 Belgium in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarterfinals at SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California.
How did Spain and Belgium reach this stage?
Spain beat Belgium 2-1 at SoFi Stadium on July 10: Fabian Ruiz opened the scoring in the 30th minute, Charles De Ketelaere equalized in the 41st, and substitute Mikel Merino turned home a spilled rebound in the 88th -- his second late knockout winner in a row after eliminating Portugal. Belgium lost captain Youri Tielemans to injury in the warmup and goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois to injury in the second half. Spain advance to face France in the semifinals on July 14 in Arlington, Texas.
What is at stake in Spain vs Belgium?
Spain vs Belgium is a single-elimination FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarterfinals match: the winner advances in the knockout bracket and the loser is eliminated.