Live: Spain and Belgium face off in second World Cup quarterfinal

live World Cup updates: Spain vs Belgium in second quarterfinal at Los Angeles Stadium — live blog, scores and stats A semifinal date with France goes on the line as Spain and Belgium meet in the second World Cup quarterfinal at Los Angeles Stadium. - Check out the full World Cup schedule here in Australian times - Quarterfinal preview: Get the lowdown on the pointy end of the tournament - ABC Sport podcast: Check out the latest episode here Follow all the action in our live blog below. Submit a comment or question Live updates New: Filters Choose what information you see below by using filters Sat 11 Jul 2026 at 4:40am Bieber added to WC final halftime show ICYMI, FIFA confirmed on Wednesday that Justin Bieber will perform during the World Cup final halftime show. He joins likes of BTS, Madonna and Shakira for performance, with Chris Martin of Coldplay as well as Kermit and Miss Piggy also slated to feature. Wouldn't be a World Cup final without the Muppets, would it? That's a lotta star power to cram into 11 minutes. Sat 11 Jul 2026 at 4:37am Belgium looking to build on US humbling If Belgium's 4-1 trouncing of the US was the first you had seen of the Red Devils at this World Cup, you may be surprised to hear their journey to the quarterfinals has been far from straightforward. They began their tournament with lacklustre draws against Egypt and Iran, before managing to top Group G with a 5-1 victory over New Zealand. And their World Cup journey really should have ended in the Round of 32. The Belgians were played off the park by Senegal, but managed to find two late goals to send the game to extra time, before completing a remarkable 3-2 win with the latest goal in tournament history, a 125th minute Youri Tielemans spot kick. Manager Rudi Garcia proceeded to make a number of bold selection calls for the US clash, dropping superstars Kevin De Bruyne, Jeremy Doku and Romelu Lukaku, and starting Charles De Ketelaere up front. The gambles paid off, with De Ketelaere netting twice and Lukaku coming off the bench to round out the victory. Sat 11 Jul 2026 at 4:34am What happened yesterday? France was ruthless and professional in becoming the first side to book a semifinal berth, brushing side Morocco 2-0 in Massachusetts. And, with a goal and an assist, Kylian Mbappe gave himself an edge in the race for the golden boot. A date with Les Blues looms for today's winner. Key Event Sat 11 Jul 2026 at 4:31am Big name duo back for Belgium Two big changes for Belgium, with superstar duo Kevin de Bruyne and Jeremy Doku returning to the side. It's an interesting call, considering Belgium played undoubtedly their best game of the tournament against the US in their absence. Nicolas Raskin, who provided some serious industry in midfield in Seattle, drops to the bench, as does winger Dodi Lukébakio. Romelu Lukaku remains an option from the bench, with Charles De Ketelaere retaining his place up front. Key Event Sat 11 Jul 2026 at 4:28am Hello! We should really stop meeting like this. Another day of Worl Cup action is upon us, with Spain and Belgium facing off in a mouthwatering quarterfinal in LA. The winner will march on to a semifinal clash with France on Wednesday. My name's Henry and I can't wait for this one.