Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Spain vs Belgium Quarterfinal in LA, Spain Favored

7/10/2026

24 4 Full Breakdown

Summary

Story summary

The U.S. will host the Spain-Belgium quarter-final on July 9, 2026, at Los Angeles Stadium.
Opta rates Spain’s win chance at 59.3 % in regulation, Belgium’s at 18.3 % and extra-time chance at 22.4 %.
Spain enters unbeaten in 35 games with six straight clean sheets.
Belgium will miss midfielder Amadou Onana after his ACL tear in the round-of-16 win over the U.S.
The winner will face France in the semifinals on July 14, 2026, in Dallas.

History

Historical Context

After the United States hosted the 1994 World Cup—its first major tournament, drawing 3.5 million fans and a record 94,194 at the Rose Bowl final—the nation returned to the global stage in 2026 as co-host. Building on that legacy, the 2026 quarter-final at Los Angeles Stadium pits unbeaten Spain against Belgium, underscoring America’s growing role in world soccer.

1 of 2

Story summary

The U.S. will host the Spain-Belgium quarter-final on July 9, 2026, at Los Angeles Stadium.
Opta rates Spain’s win chance at 59.3 % in regulation, Belgium’s at 18.3 % and extra-time chance at 22.4 %.
Spain enters unbeaten in 35 games with six straight clean sheets.
Belgium will miss midfielder Amadou Onana after his ACL tear in the round-of-16 win over the U.S.
The winner will face France in the semifinals on July 14, 2026, in Dallas.

1 / 2