Spain and Belgium Clash in World Cup Quarterfinal at SoFi Stadium
The unbeaten Spain team, which has not allowed a single goal throughout the tournament, faces off against Belgium this Friday at 3 p.m. ET in Inglewood, California. The match at SoFi Stadium will decide who advances to the semifinal against France in Arlington, Texas, on Tuesday.
Spain's goalkeeper Unai Simon boasts a record 609 minutes without conceding a goal in World Cup play. The 2010 champions have shut down opponents in recent rounds, defeating Austria 3-0 and narrowly edging Portugal 1-0 thanks to Mikel Merino's stoppage-time goal in the round of 16.
Meanwhile, Belgium showed resilience after falling behind Senegal 2-0 in the round of 32, coming back to win 3-2 with a decisive goal from Youri Tielemans. Their momentum grew after a commanding 4-1 victory over the United States, highlighted by two goals each from Charles De Ketelaere and Romelu Lukaku. Lukaku's three goals in this tournament bring his World Cup total to eight, tying legendary Diego Maradona.
Match Details and Broadcast Info
- Date: Friday, July 10
- Time: 3 p.m. ET / Noon PT
- Location: SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California
- English TV: FOX, Fubo
- Spanish TV: Telemundo, Fubo
This intense quarterfinal promises a tight battle between two highly skilled teams. Spain’s defensive strength contrasts with Belgium’s attacking firepower. The winner will move closer to lifting the World Cup trophy, facing a tough French side next.
