World Cup 2026 July 10 Schedule: Spain vs Belgium Quarter-Final (M98)
Updated 10 July 2026 — kickoff time confirmed by FIFA; bracket paths verified after France's quarter-final win on 9 July.
One quarter-final decides the second semi-finalist from the top half of the bracket today. The World Cup 2026 July 10 schedule brings a European heavyweight collision at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles — Spain vs Belgium for a place in the last four and a date with France on 14 July.
Today's quick view:
| Match | Kickoff (local) | Fixture | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| M98 | 16:00 | 🇪🇸 Spain vs Belgium 🇧🇪 | SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles |
The winner joins France — who beat Morocco 2–0 yesterday at Gillette Stadium — in Match 101 at AT&T Stadium, Arlington. Full fixture list: World Cup 2026 calendar.
Match 98 — Spain vs Belgium (16:00, SoFi Stadium)
The quarter-final stage continues in Inglewood with the tie that has been building since the Round of 8.
How they got here:
| Team | Round of 8 | Score | Key moment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇪🇸 Spain | vs Portugal (M93) | 1–0 | Mikel Merino 90+1' in Arlington |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | vs USA (M94) | 4–1 | Charles De Ketelaere brace in Seattle |
Spain ended Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup in stoppage time; Belgium dismantled the co-hosts on home soil with four goals. Both sides arrive in Los Angeles with momentum — and with everything to lose.
Why it matters:
- Spain have controlled games through Pedri, Fabián Ruiz and the width of Lamine Yamal — Merino's late winner against Portugal showed the depth of their squad beyond the starting XI.
- Belgium lean on Charles De Ketelaere's creative spark and Romelu Lukaku's finishing — the 4–1 over the USA was the most convincing Round of 8 performance in this half of the draw.
- The winner faces France in Match 101 on 14 July at AT&T Stadium — a potential France vs Spain or France vs Belgium semi-final with a final place on the line.
- Kylian Mbappé (8 goals) and Ousmane Dembélé (5 goals) already scored in France's 2–0 win over Morocco — full report.
Kickoff: 16:00 local (Pacific), SoFi Stadium, Inglewood — the same venue that hosted Spain's group-stage matches and earlier knockout rounds.
Quarter-Final Bracket After Today
| QF match | Date | Status | Fixture |
|---|---|---|---|
| M97 | 9 Jul | ✅ FT | France 2–0 Morocco |
| M98 | 10 Jul | Today | 🇪🇸 Spain vs 🇧🇪 Belgium |
| M99 | 11 Jul | Upcoming | W91 vs W92 |
| M100 | 11 Jul | Upcoming | W95 vs W96 |
France are already through. Today's winner completes the top half of the semi-final picture:
| SF match | Date | Fixture | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| M101 | 14 Jul | W97 vs W98 — France vs winner today | AT&T Stadium, Arlington |
| M102 | 15 Jul | W99 vs W100 | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta |
Run the remaining bracket through the World Cup 2026 simulator to see how Spain or Belgium changes championship odds.
Who Is Already Through to the Semi-Finals
| Advanced | Beat | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇫🇷 France | Morocco | 2–0 | 9 Jul — Mbappé 60', Dembélé 66' |
Three semi-final places remain — one decided today, two on 11 July when the bottom half of the quarter-finals concludes.
How to Follow Today's Match
- Live scores and reports: World Cup 2026 results center
- Full schedule with venues and kickoff times: tournament calendar
- Yesterday's quarter-final: France 2–0 Morocco
- Round of 8 path here: July 6 results — Spain 1–0 Portugal, Belgium 4–1 USA
Tomorrow (11 July) closes the quarter-final stage: Norway vs England (M99) at 18:00 in Miami and Argentina vs Switzerland (M100) at 22:00 in Kansas City.
Frequently Asked Questions
What World Cup match is on today, July 10?
One quarter-final: Spain vs Belgium at 16:00 local at SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles — Match 98.
What time is Spain vs Belgium today?
16:00 local (Pacific) on 10 July 2026 at SoFi Stadium, Inglewood — Match 98 of the tournament.
Who does the Spain vs Belgium winner play next?
France, in Match 101 on 14 July 2026 at AT&T Stadium, Arlington — the first semi-final.
How did Spain and Belgium reach the quarter-finals?
Spain beat Portugal 1–0 (Mikel Merino, 90+1') in the Round of 8; Belgium beat the USA 4–1 (De Ketelaere x2, Vanaken, Lukaku) on 6 July.
Did France already play their quarter-final?
Yes — France beat Morocco 2–0 on 9 July at Gillette Stadium. Mbappé and Dembélé scored in six minutes. France await today's winner in the semi-finals.
How many quarter-final matches are left?
Three after today: M98 today, then M99 and M100 on 11 July 2026.