A place in the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup is up for grabs when Spain plays Belgium at the Los Angeles Stadium on Friday.
The Red secured a place in the quarter-finals after edging past Portugal, while Belgium defeated co-host USA 4–1 to advance.
Spain last reached the last four stages in 2010, where it won its first title, while Belgium played in the 2018 semi-finals before ultimately losing to France.
What happened the last time Spain faced Belgium?
Spain and Belgium last faced off in an international friendly in 2016, when David Silva scored in each half and Spain comfortably outscored the Red Devils.
Silva fired a low shot under Thibaut Courtois to open the scoring and doubled Spain’s lead from the penalty spot after Jordan Lukaku had needlessly brought down Víctor “Vitolo” Machin.
What happened the last time Spain faced Belgium in the World Cup?
The last time Spain and Belgium clashed in the ‘greatest show in the world’ was during the group stages of the 1990 edition. Spain took the lead in the 26th minute through Michel’s penalty, but it was quickly canceled out by Patrick Vervoort three minutes later.
Alberto Gorriz retook the lead in the 38th minute, and Spain held on to take full points.
Both Spain and Belgium exited the tournament in the round of 16 after losing in extra time to Yugoslavia and England respectively.
Published on July 10, 2026
