LIVE SCORE – Spain vs Belgium, FIFA World Cup — Yamal, De Bruyne start in Quarterfinal; Tielemans out in last minute
ESP vs BEL LIVE – Follow live score, goals and updates as Spain and Belgium face off in their FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinal in Los Angeles Stadium in California, USA.
Lamine Yamal and Mikel Oyarzabal will expectedly be among the leaders in attack for Spain as it takes on Belgium in the FIFA World Cup quarterfinal.
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Lamine Yamal and Mikel Oyarzabal will expectedly be among the leaders in attack for Spain as it takes on Belgium in the FIFA World Cup quarterfinal.
| Photo Credit:
Getty Images via AFP
Welcome to Sportstar’s live coverage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinal between Spain and Belgium, which is being played in Inglewood, California.
Will Lamine Yamal and Co. reign supreme in this last-eight clash, or will the likes of Kevin de Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku and Jeremy Doku stun the European champion tonight? Follow this space for real-time updates of this high-profile clash.
Spain, the 2010 world champion, has not reached the semifinal since — something it will look to change against Belgium, which is looking to win its maiden title.
Match Overview:
Match venue: SoFi Stadium (Los Angeles Stadium), Inglewood
Kick off date and time: 12 noon, July 10 (12:30 am IST, July 11)
Referee: Michael Oliver
July 11, 2026 00:34
OFFSIDE
3′
Spain attacks on the counter with a quick development along the left flank. Cucurella gets a low pass along the left flank but his cross is blocked. The linesman, however, raises the off-side flag.
2′
Yamal is fouled along the right flank. Spain gets a free-kick, which is taken quickly. Belgium is playing in its white away kit, while Spain starts in its traditional home kit of red and blue.
Kick Off!
Belgium gets the ball rolling from right to left, with Spain starting from the other end. It goes for an early attack, but the ball ends comfortably into the gloves of Unai Simon.
A minute of silence!
A minute of silence was observed before kick off in Spain vs Belgium for the wildfire in Almeria, which at least 12 several people and displaced hundreds more.
Let the ball roll
The national anthems are done. The fans, with both of them clad in red, cheer after the anthems and the players take their positions on the field as a packed Los Angeles Stadium awaits the thrilling quarterfinal to begin.
Minutes to kick off!
The players have lined up in the tunnel. The warm-ups are done, the flags are out. The two teams walk out to a raucous applause as Spain taken on Belgium in a clash of heavyweights.
Spain form guide: W-W-W-W-D
Portugal 0-1 Spain
Spain 3-0 Austria
Uruguay 0-1 Spain
Spain 4-0 Saudi Arabia
Spain 0-0 Cape Verde
Belgium completing its final touches
Belgium, which reached the semifinals at the 2022 World Cup, is looking to emulate that record, or even improve on it this time around.
Youri Tielemans trains with other Belgium players before the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinal against Spain at the Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California.
Spain players absorb the ambience
Spanish players have arrived at the Los Angeles Stadium, and after a brief stroll, have taken the field for their last-minute warm-ups.
Spain players inspect the pitch before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarter Final match between Spain and Belgium at Los Angeles Stadium.
Belgium form guide: W-W-W-D-D
United States 1-4 Belgium
Belgium 3-2 (a.e.t.) Senegal
New Zealand 1-5 Belgium
Belgium 0-0 Iran
Belgium 1-1 Egypt
Kevin de Bruyne back in the starting XI
Belgium has brought back its midfield strongmen in Kevin de Bruyne and Jeremy Doku. Both of them were benched in their previous clash, one which saw the Red Devils locks horns with the USA in round of 16, wherein American forward Folarin Balogun had his suspension revoked.
One change for Spain!
Spain makes only one change in its starting line-up, with Fabian Ruiz getting a starting call-up over Pedri. The Barcelona midfielder has had a forgettable spell in this tournament so far, way poorer than the way he usually plays in the middle of the park.
Confirmed line-ups: Belgium
Thibaut Courtois; Maxim De Cuyper, Timothy Castagne, Nayhan Ngoy, Brandon Mechele; Kevin De Bruyne, Hans Vanaken, Nicolas Raskin; Leandro Trossard, Charles de Ketelaere, Jeremy Doku
Confirmed line-ups: Spain
Unai Simon; Marc Cucurella, Aymeric Laporte, Pau Cubarsi, Pedro Porro; Rodri, Fabian Ruiz, Alex Baena; Dani Olmo, Lamine Yamal, Mikel Oyarzabal
How did Spain qualify for the quarterfinals?
Spain, the reigning European champion, topped its FIFA World Cup group, having beaten Uruguay and Saudi Arabia, and then beat Austria and Portugal to qualify for the quarterfinals for the first time since 2010.
Belgium: Courtois, de Cuyper, Mechele, Ngoy, Castagne, Tielemans, Vanaken, Raskin, Trossard, De Ketelaere, Doku
Match preview
Spain is set to take on Belgium in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinals stage. The match is set to be held at the Los Angeles Stadium on Friday, July 10.
Both sides topped their groups, before a contrasting run to the quarterfinal fixture. Spain was able to secure a convincing 3-0 win over Switzerland in the Round of 32, before a late 1-0 win over Portugal in the previous round.
Belgium had to rely on a late comeback, and a stoppage time penalty in the second half of extra time to get past Senegal in the Round of 32, before a 4-1 victory over hosts USA in the Round of 16.
The winner of this fixture will face France in the first semifinal.
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Lamine Yamal and Mikel Oyarzabal will expectedly be among the leaders in attack for Spain as it takes on Belgium in the FIFA World Cup quarterfinal.
| Photo Credit:
Getty Images via AFP
Lamine Yamal and Mikel Oyarzabal will expectedly be among the leaders in attack for Spain as it takes on Belgium in the FIFA World Cup quarterfinal.
| Photo Credit:
Getty Images via AFP
Welcome to Sportstar’s live coverage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinal between Spain and Belgium, which is being played in Inglewood, California.
Will Lamine Yamal and Co. reign supreme in this last-eight clash, or will the likes of Kevin de Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku and Jeremy Doku stun the European champion tonight? Follow this space for real-time updates of this high-profile clash.
Spain, the 2010 world champion, has not reached the semifinal since — something it will look to change against Belgium, which is looking to win its maiden title.
Match Overview:
Match venue: SoFi Stadium (Los Angeles Stadium), Inglewood
Kick off date and time: 12 noon, July 10 (12:30 am IST, July 11)
Referee: Michael Oliver
July 11, 2026 00:34
OFFSIDE
3′
Spain attacks on the counter with a quick development along the left flank. Cucurella gets a low pass along the left flank but his cross is blocked. The linesman, however, raises the off-side flag.
2′
Yamal is fouled along the right flank. Spain gets a free-kick, which is taken quickly. Belgium is playing in its white away kit, while Spain starts in its traditional home kit of red and blue.
Kick Off!
Belgium gets the ball rolling from right to left, with Spain starting from the other end. It goes for an early attack, but the ball ends comfortably into the gloves of Unai Simon.
A minute of silence!
A minute of silence was observed before kick off in Spain vs Belgium for the wildfire in Almeria, which at least 12 several people and displaced hundreds more.
Let the ball roll
The national anthems are done. The fans, with both of them clad in red, cheer after the anthems and the players take their positions on the field as a packed Los Angeles Stadium awaits the thrilling quarterfinal to begin.
Minutes to kick off!
The players have lined up in the tunnel. The warm-ups are done, the flags are out. The two teams walk out to a raucous applause as Spain taken on Belgium in a clash of heavyweights.
Spain form guide: W-W-W-W-D
Portugal 0-1 Spain
Spain 3-0 Austria
Uruguay 0-1 Spain
Spain 4-0 Saudi Arabia
Spain 0-0 Cape Verde
Belgium completing its final touches
Belgium, which reached the semifinals at the 2022 World Cup, is looking to emulate that record, or even improve on it this time around.
Youri Tielemans trains with other Belgium players before the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinal against Spain at the Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California.
Spain players absorb the ambience
Spanish players have arrived at the Los Angeles Stadium, and after a brief stroll, have taken the field for their last-minute warm-ups.
Spain players inspect the pitch before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarter Final match between Spain and Belgium at Los Angeles Stadium.
Belgium form guide: W-W-W-D-D
United States 1-4 Belgium
Belgium 3-2 (a.e.t.) Senegal
New Zealand 1-5 Belgium
Belgium 0-0 Iran
Belgium 1-1 Egypt
Kevin de Bruyne back in the starting XI
Belgium has brought back its midfield strongmen in Kevin de Bruyne and Jeremy Doku. Both of them were benched in their previous clash, one which saw the Red Devils locks horns with the USA in round of 16, wherein American forward Folarin Balogun had his suspension revoked.
One change for Spain!
Spain makes only one change in its starting line-up, with Fabian Ruiz getting a starting call-up over Pedri. The Barcelona midfielder has had a forgettable spell in this tournament so far, way poorer than the way he usually plays in the middle of the park.
Confirmed line-ups: Belgium
Thibaut Courtois; Maxim De Cuyper, Timothy Castagne, Nayhan Ngoy, Brandon Mechele; Kevin De Bruyne, Hans Vanaken, Nicolas Raskin; Leandro Trossard, Charles de Ketelaere, Jeremy Doku
Confirmed line-ups: Spain
Unai Simon; Marc Cucurella, Aymeric Laporte, Pau Cubarsi, Pedro Porro; Rodri, Fabian Ruiz, Alex Baena; Dani Olmo, Lamine Yamal, Mikel Oyarzabal
How did Spain qualify for the quarterfinals?
Spain, the reigning European champion, topped its FIFA World Cup group, having beaten Uruguay and Saudi Arabia, and then beat Austria and Portugal to qualify for the quarterfinals for the first time since 2010.
Belgium: Courtois, de Cuyper, Mechele, Ngoy, Castagne, Tielemans, Vanaken, Raskin, Trossard, De Ketelaere, Doku
Match preview
Spain is set to take on Belgium in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinals stage. The match is set to be held at the Los Angeles Stadium on Friday, July 10.
Both sides topped their groups, before a contrasting run to the quarterfinal fixture. Spain was able to secure a convincing 3-0 win over Switzerland in the Round of 32, before a late 1-0 win over Portugal in the previous round.
Belgium had to rely on a late comeback, and a stoppage time penalty in the second half of extra time to get past Senegal in the Round of 32, before a 4-1 victory over hosts USA in the Round of 16.
The winner of this fixture will face France in the first semifinal.
#Deadspin #Larry #Fitzgerald #Arizona #gave #home">Deadspin | Larry Fitzgerald thanks all of Arizona: ‘You gave me a home’
Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinee Larry Fitzgerald and his son Devin Fitzgerald unveil his bust during the Class of 2026 enshrinement ceremony at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio, on Aug. 8, 2026.
One day after being inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, longtime Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald paid for a full-page ad in the Arizona Republic to thank everyone who made a Minnesota native feel welcome in the state he calls home.
After being selected by the Cardinals with the third overall pick in the 2004 NFL Draft, Fitzgerald spent all 17 years of his NFL career in Arizona. He caught 1,432 passes for 17,492 yards and 121 touchdowns while earning 11 trips to the Pro Bowl.
Fitzgerald ranks second to Jerry Rice on the NFL’s all-time lists for receptions and receiving yards. He stands sixth in touchdown catches, trailing Rice, Randy Moss, Terrell Owens, Chris Carter and Marvin Harrison.
Here’s the message Fitzgerald penned for his Arizona Republic ad:
People have asked me countless times what it felt like to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
The truth is, it was one of the greatest honors of my life.
But this really isn’t a Hall of Fame story.
It’s a thank-you letter.
I arrived in Arizona as a 20-year-old kid who didn’t know a single person. I had no idea this desert would become the place that would shape me into the man I am today.
The day I landed was the same day the nation learned Pat Tillman had lost his life. Pat is one of America’s great heroes.
I stepped off the plane into a state where its people were carrying real grief, and something inside me grew quiet. I started paying attention.
You learn quickly what loyalty looks like when it isn’t just a word.
For the next 17 seasons, I quietly measured myself against the standard Pat Tillman set. I’m still not sure I ever lived up to it.
Somewhere along the way, Arizona stopped being the place where I lived and became the place I was from.
It happened through a thousand ordinary moments until one day, I realized this was simply home. Not because I was a Hall of Famer. Not because I was a wide receiver. Just because the people of this state allowed me to be Larry.
You don’t fall in love with a place because of its stadiums. You fall in love on quiet mornings hiking Camelback Mountain.
On crisp fall afternoons walking a golf course. During summers in Flagstaff and standing among the red rocks of Sedona that remind you just how small you are in the best possible way.
When I stopped playing football, I walked away quietly. I’m known for my Irish goodbyes. Arizona even gave me that. Yet you kept showing up for me anyway, especially through the work of my foundation. Your support was never conditional. You never asked me to be anything other than myself, and somehow that was always enough.
Arizona gave a kid from Minneapolis something he didn’t even know he was searching for.
Belonging.
And that sense of belonging changed me.
After a while, you weren’t cheering for a wide receiver anymore, you were cheering for one of your own.
So this isn’t really a story about 17 years in a Cardinals uniform or a bronze bust in Canton.
It’s the story of a young man who was welcomed by a state that owed him nothing and gave him everything.
Thank you, Arizona.
Thank you for letting a kid from somewhere else become one of your own.
Thank you for embracing not just the player, but the man.
You gave me far more than a career. You gave me friendships that will last a lifetime. You gave me purpose beyond football.
You gave me a place where my children will always know they belong.
#Larry #Fitzgeralds #Hall #Fame #induction #years #making">Larry Fitzgerald’s Hall of Fame induction is 25 years in the making
When I arrived to cover the Minnesota Vikings for the St. Paul Pioneer Press in 2000, it was clear I was dealing with a star-studded roster.
The team boasted future Pro Football Hall of Famers; wide receivers Cris Carter and Randy Moss and defensive tackle John Randle. Plus, there were a ton of other stars including quarterback Daunte Culpepper, center Matt Birk and running back Robert Smith. The Vikings were loaded with star power.
The talent around the team wasn’t relegated simply to the roster, however.
That summer I first laid my eyes on a 16-year-old high school junior named Larry Fitzgerald Jr. The son of a local media member and close friend of Vikings’ head coach Dennis Green, Little Fitzy was a ball boy during training camp and on game days. It turns out, Larry Fitzgerald Jr. is very likely the most famous former NFL ball boy in history.
On reporting date, fellow reporter Kevin Seifert pointed out Fitzgerald to me and said “that’s a bad man.” Seifert didn’t say that about any of the actual Vikings that day.
Fitzgerald was already known as the best Minnesota high school prospect in years and he was considered one of the best high school players in the country. Seifert told me the buzz was that the kid was, no doubt, headed to the NFL in a half decade or so. Seifert was on the money. I’m not sure the Hall of Fame was mentioned or not.
But this weekend of course, that’s exactly where Little Fitzy is headed. He will be enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, on Saturday as a first-ballot Hall of Famer.
Fitzgerald will be remembered as one of the best and most productive wide receivers in league history after an incredible 17-season career with the Arizona Cardinals.
I have a ton of memories of being around Fitzgerald, but there’s one that stands out among them all.
One day after training camp, a nameless Vikings’ wide receiver camp body was getting extra work on a JUGS machine, catching balls. He was being tutored by Fitzgerald, who was showing this player how to properly approach the incoming ball. This was a child instructing a grown man an NFL team deemed good enough to attend training camp.
Larry Fitzgerald Jr. was special even back then.
In addition to his incredible natural football ability, Larry Fitzgerald Jr. stood out for his politeness and good nature. You could tell he was a good kid from the first time you met him.
There was no I’m-going-to-be-a-star attitude. He was genuine and he worked his tail off with the rest of the ball boys. There was no entitlement. It was as if he was using his time around an NFL camp as an internship for his future. He passed with flying colors.
I’ve always cherished following his career from his days at Pittsburgh in college to his days of dominating the NFL and I’ve enjoyed running into him over the years now and again.
#TNPL #Live #Allround #batting #display #propels #Nellai #Royal #Kings">TNPL 2026 Live: All-round batting display propels Nellai Royal Kings to 206/8
Follow Sportstar for extensive coverage of the tenth edition of the TNPL, from live scores and match reports to exclusive analysis and features.
TOSS
Tiruppur Tamizhans won the toss and chose to bowl first.
PLAYING XIs
Nellai Royal Kings: Athish SR(w), D Santhosh Kumar, Ajitesh Guruswamy, U Mukilesh, Rithik Easwaran, Sonu Yadav(c), Muhammed Adnan Khan, Ramalingam Rohit, Emmanuel Cherian, NS Harish, Rocky Bhasker
Tiruppur Tamizhans: Tushar Raheja(w), Amit Sathvik, Pradosh Ranjan Paul, Mohamed Ali, Uthirasamy Sasidev, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore(c), M Mathivannan, S Mohan Prasath, R Silambarasan, Esakkimuthu A, T Natarajan
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