Spain and Belgium are gearing up for an all-European World Cup quarterfinal showdown. Belgium faces the tough challenge of being the first team to score against Spain in the tournament. Both teams topped their groups, with Spain impressively defeating Austria 3-0 in the Round of 32.
Belgium, on the other hand, had a rollercoaster journey in the knockout stage. After a 2-0 deficit against Senegal, they staged a remarkable comeback to win 3-2 in extra time. In the Round of 16 against the USA, Belgium cruised to a 4-1 victory with Charles De Ketelaere scoring a first-half brace.
This quarterfinal clash marks Belgium’s fourth appearance at this stage in World Cup history. They previously defeated Spain in 1986 and Brazil in 2018, with a loss to Argentina in 2014. In contrast, Spain has struggled in the quarterfinals, advancing only twice and reaching the final group stage in 1950 and winning the trophy in 2010.
To watch Spain vs Belgium live in India, fans can tune in to the Zee5 platform for live streaming and telecast. The match is scheduled for Saturday, July 11, at 12:30 AM IST at the Los Angeles Stadium. Michael Oliver will be the referee for this crucial encounter.
