A semifinal date with France goes on the line as Spain and Belgium meet in the second World Cup quarterfinal at Los Angeles Stadium.Follow all the action in our live blog below.Collapse all postsFilter PostsAll11Key Events4Sat 11 Jul 2026 at 5:03amSat 11 Jul 2026 at 5:03amWe're underway in LABelgium, wearing their cream change kit, kick us off, and make their way forward immediately.It's Hans Vanaken haring after the ball, but it beats him to the touchline.Sat 11 Jul 2026 at 5:00amSat 11 Jul 2026 at 5:00amWe're moments awayBy Henry HansonIt looks to be a stunning day in California.The massive, circular jumbotron is jumbotronning high in the sky as the players make their way out onto the field.Spain's Marcha Real, one of only three national anthem without official lyrics, echoes through the stadium, before La Brabançonne, one of the many anthems featuring lyrics, gets a play.Key EventSat 11 Jul 2026 at 4:53amSat 11 Jul 2026 at 4:53amTielemans out for BelgiumBy Henry Hanson(Getty Images)A massive blow for the Red Devils, with reports emerging that Belgian captain Youri Tielemans has been injured in the warmup in LA.He's set to be replaced by Hans Vanaken in the centre of the park.Sat 11 Jul 2026 at 4:47amSat 11 Jul 2026 at 4:47amYamal poised to shineBy Henry Hanson(Getty Images)With APDespite already being one of the best players on the planet, teen sensation Lamine Yamal still hasn’t broken out in his first World Cup, scoring only one goal for Spain.His teammates and coaches say they’re quite satisfied with his overall tournament performance, which began with limited playing time in the group matches while he returned from a hamstring injury incurred in April with Barcelona.“Maybe he hasn’t contributed goals, but he brings all the attack,” midfielder Gavi said.“He’s incredible. I hope that now if we win, hopefully in the semifinals or the final, too, if we win, then he scores goals so people understand what he does for us.”Spain coach Luis De La Fuente praised Yamal for an excellent two-way performance against Portugal.“We know the best version of him, the attacking Lamine, is something we haven’t seen yet in this World Cup.," De La Fuente said."He had to work on the defensive side quite a bit because we were facing a powerhouse of a rival. I think this was an exercise in maturity for Lamine."He’s going to perform on the attacking front, that’s clear. He’s got incredible potential, and it’s going to come.”Key EventSat 11 Jul 2026 at 4:45amSat 11 Jul 2026 at 4:45amSelection shock for SpainBy Henry Hanson(Spain FA twitter)Spain boss Luis de la Fuente springs a major selection surprise, with superstar midfielder Pedri left out of the starting lineup.It's Fabian Ruiz coming into the team in his place. He'll line up alongside Dani Olmo and Rodri in the centre of the park.No further changes for Spain, with top-scorer Mikel Oyarzabal the focal point of the attack and Lamine Yamal providing the creative thrust from the right.Sat 11 Jul 2026 at 4:44amSat 11 Jul 2026 at 4:44amDefensively solid Spain ready for Belgian challengeBy Henry Hanson(Getty Images)Spain reached the quarterfinals as the only team in the tournament yet to concede a goal.La Roja haven't been as exciting as France or as or as clutch as Argentina, but they have grown into the most solid team in North America, with Manchester City's Rodri expertly orchestrating the side's defensive effort from the base of midfield.After beginning their tournament with a shock scoreless draw against minnows Cabo Verde, the Spaniards dispatched of Saudi Arabia 4-0, eliminated Uruguay with a 1-0 win, eased past Austria 3-0 in the Round of 32 and defeated fellow heavyweight Portugal 1-0 in the second knockout round.With all the pre-tournament expectation on the shoulders of teen sensation Lamine Yamal, it has been Real Sociedad's Mikel Oyarzabal shining the brightest of the Spanish forwards in North America.Oyarzabal has netted four goals and made one assist in the tournament so far, with no other Spaniard scoring more than once.Sat 11 Jul 2026 at 4:40amSat 11 Jul 2026 at 4:40amBieber added to WC final halftime showBy Henry Hanson(Getty Images)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 4:37amSat 11 Jul 2026 at 4:37amBelgium looking to build on US humblingBy Henry Hanson(Getty Images)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 4:34amSat 11 Jul 2026 at 4:34amWhat happened yesterday?By Henry HansonFrance 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 EventSat 11 Jul 2026 at 4:31amSat 11 Jul 2026 at 4:31amBig name duo back for BelgiumBy Henry Hanson(Belgium FA X)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, retains his place in the side, with Amadou Onana missing out through injury.Romelu Lukaku remains an option from the bench, with Charles De Ketelaere retaining his place up front.Key EventSat 11 Jul 2026 at 4:28amSat 11 Jul 2026 at 4:28amHello!By Henry HansonWe 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.