Spain vs Belgium World Cup Quarterfinal: Time, TV Channel
Spain faces Belgium in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinal on Friday, July 10, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. Kickoff is set for 3:00 p.m. ET / 12:00 p.m. PT, with FOX and Telemundo carrying the broadcast in the United States.
When Does Spain vs Belgium Kick Off?
The match starts at 3:00 p.m. ET / 12:00 p.m. PT on Friday, July 10, 2026, translating to 8:00 p.m. in the UK. This quarterfinal sits as the second of four last-eight fixtures, following France vs Morocco a day earlier.
Data compiled from USA Today and Sporting News schedules.
Which Channel Broadcasts the Game?
FOX and Telemundo hold English- and Spanish-language TV rights in the US for this quarterfinal. Viewers without cable can stream the match live through FOX One, Fubo, or Peacock, which carries the Spanish-language feed.usatoday+1
Where Is the Match Being Played?
SoFi Stadium, officially rebranded as Los Angeles Stadium for the tournament, hosts this quarterfinal and holds 70,242 spectators. The venue previously staged Spain’s 3-0 group-stage win over Austria and is hosting its eighth and final World Cup 2026 match.
What Is the Historical Context?
Spain and Belgium last met at this exact stage 40 years ago, when Belgium eliminated La Roja on penalties in the 1986 World Cup quarterfinal. Under coach Luis de la Fuente, Spain has yet to concede a goal this tournament, beating Austria 3-0 before edging Portugal in the Round of 16 through a stoppage-time Mikel Merino winner. Belgium, meanwhile, overturned a 2-0 deficit against Senegal in the Round of 32 before routing co-hosts USA 4-1 to reach this stage.
What Happens to the Winner?
The winner of Spain vs Belgium advances to face the winner of France vs Morocco in the World Cup semifinal on Tuesday, July 14, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. That semifinal slot places whichever European or North African side prevails one step from the final.
