Spain Faces Belgium in World Cup Quarterfinals at SoFi Stadium
The unbeaten Spain team, known for its rock-solid defense that has not let in a single goal throughout the tournament, will clash with a dynamic Belgium squad that recently overwhelmed the United States 4-1. The quarterfinal match is scheduled for Friday at 3 p.m. ET at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
The winner of this intense encounter will advance to face France in the semifinal, set for Tuesday in Arlington, Texas.
Spain’s Defensive Mastery
No team has managed to score against Spain in five matches so far. Goalkeeper Unai Simon has maintained a World Cup record with 609 minutes without conceding a goal. The 2010 champions have been methodical in their victories, including a commanding 3-0 win over Austria and a narrow 1-0 victory against Portugal, secured by Mikel Merino’s stoppage-time goal in the round of 16.
Belgium’s Comeback and Firepower
Belgium showed resilience in the round of 32, overturning a 2-0 deficit to defeat Senegal 3-2, thanks to Youri Tielemans’ decisive strike. Recently, they dominated the USA with a 4-1 win, celebrating with the now-famous Donald Trump dance after their final goal. Standout players include Charles De Ketelaere, who scored twice, and Romelu Lukaku, who also netted two goals in that match. Lukaku has three goals in this tournament and eight in his World Cup career, tying the record of Diego Maradona.
Broadcast Information
- Date: Friday, July 10
- Time: 3 p.m. ET (Noon PT)
- Location: SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California
- English TV Broadcast: FOX, Fubo
- Spanish TV Broadcast: Telemundo, Fubo, Peacock
This matchup promises to be a battle of defense versus offense as Spain seeks to maintain its clean sheet streak while Belgium looks to continue its scoring spree.
