Spain Advances to World Cup Quarterfinals Against Belgium

Spain’s national football team has successfully navigated the group stage and the Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup, setting up a highly anticipated quarterfinal match against Belgium. The Spanish squad, entering the tournament as the second-highest-ranked team, topped Group H with seven points after securing two wins and a draw.

La Roja began their campaign with a 0-0 draw against Cape Verde at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, followed by a convincing 4-0 victory over Saudi Arabia at the same venue. They closed out the group stage with a 1-0 win over Uruguay in Zapopan. In the knockout rounds, Spain defeated Austria 3-0 in the Round of 32 before edging past Portugal with a 1-0 win at AT&T Stadium in Arlington.

The upcoming quarterfinal is scheduled for Friday, July 12 at 3 p.m. ET and will take place at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. The match is a critical component of the tournament’s bracket, determining which nation secures a spot in the semifinals. While the team navigates fitness concerns regarding star winger Lamine Yamal, head coach Luis de la Fuente retains a deep roster of options as they aim to progress further.

The high-profile nature of the World Cup knockout stages drives significant viewership and engagement, directly impacting media companies holding broadcast rights. Fox Corporation, which operates in the Communication Services sector and maintains a focus on sports broadcasting, stands as a primary beneficiary of these major sporting events. The company’s stock was recently trading at $55.87.

What to watch

• Spain vs. Belgium quarterfinal match on July 12 at 3 p.m. ET.
• Broadcast viewership numbers and advertising revenue figures for the knockout stages.
• Updates on player availability and roster decisions for the Spanish squad.

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