World Cup 2026 quarter final: Spain vs. Belgium official line-ups

World Cup 2026 quarter final: Spain vs. Belgium official line-ups Atalanta’s Charles De Ketelaere and Napoli’s Kevin De Bruyne start for Belgium against Spain in the World Cup quarter-final, as Romelu Lukaku is only fit for the bench. It kicks off in Los Angeles at 20.00 UK time (21.00 CEST). The winners of this tie will go on to face tournament favourites France in the semi-final. SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JULY 01: Romelu Lukaku #9 of Belgium reacts after scoring the team’s first goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 32 match between Belgium and Senegal at Seattle Stadium on July 01, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images) Belgium have several Serie A players involved and they were decisive in thumping co-hosts USA 4-1 in the last game. De Ketelaere impressed as a False 9 with two goals, while Lukaku scored again when coming off the bench , as he is still not fully fit after missing most of Napoli’s season through injury. SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JULY 06: Charles De Ketelaere #17 of Belgium heads to score the team’s second goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match between USA and Belgium at Seattle Stadium on July 06, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images) The Atalanta man therefore starts upfront once more, with Lukaku ready to come on later, but the change is De Bruyne returning to the starting XI. The competition is over for Amadou Onana, who tore the cruciate ligament in his knee and will be out of action for several months. SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JULY 06: Charles De Ketelaere #17 of Belgium applauds fans after the 4-1 victory during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match between USA and Belgium at Seattle Stadium on July 06, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images) Spain are unbeaten against Belgium since the 1986 World Cup quarter-finals, which they lost in a penalty shoot-out. They left it late to squeeze past Portugal with a last-gasp goal from Mikel Merino in the Round of 16. Coach Luis de la Fuente sticks with almost the same starting XI, including centre-forward Mikel Oyarzabal, who has scored four goals this tournament. Lamine Yamal hasn’t quite delivered on his promise yet at the World Cup, but he plays with Dani Olmo and Alex Baena in support. Nico Williams returns for a spot on the bench after his injury problems, but the change is ex-Napoli midfielder Fabian Ruiz preferred to Pedri. Spain vs. Belgium line-ups Spain:  Unai Simon; Porro, Cubarsì, Laporte, Cucurella; Fabian Ruiz, Rodri, Olmo; Yamal, Oyarzabal, Baena Belgium:  Courtois; Castagne, Ngoy, Mechele, De Cuyper; De Bruyne, Raskin; Doku, Tielemans, Trossard; De Ketelaere