Quarter Finals ·
Spain
4-2-3-1
Luis de la Fuente
WinnerHT: 1-1
Belgium
4-2-3-1
Rudi Garcia
Updated:
Half Time
1–1
90 Min
2–1
Goal Scorers
Assists
Ball Possession
Corners
Counter Attacks
Fouls
Free Kicks
Goal Attempts
Goal Kicks
Goals
Offsides
Red Cards
Saves
Shots Off Target
Shots On Target
Substitutions
Throws In
Treatments
Yellow Cards
Attacks
Dangerous Attacks
Total Passes
Spain
4-2-3-1 · Luis de la Fuente
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Belgium
4-2-3-1 · Rudi Garcia
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Post-Match Analysis · Full Time
In a Quarter Finals tie of the World Cup Final Stage, the home side led twice in rhythm rather than comfort, and Belgium twice chased the game before the final blow settled it. For fans in Finland, the late kick-off at Friday 10 July, 22:00 EEST made it a prime late-night fixture, and the result delivered the kind of one-goal margin that keeps a cup night alive until the last attack.
The pattern was clear from the first half. That half-time score reflected the balance of the game, but also the pressure of a Quarter Finals tie where neither side could afford a long spell of control without a response. Belgium, coached by Rudi Garcia and set up in the same 4-2-3-1, showed enough resilience to stay in touch, yet Spain found the decisive moment late enough to deny any route back.
Spain's winning goal in the 88th minute defined the evening, because it came after Belgium had already survived long enough to feel a point from regulation time might be within reach. The result also sharpened the sense of stakes around the match itself: the World Cup Final Stage leaves no safety net in the Quarter Finals, and Spain's late surge ensured they left SoFi Stadium with the prize. Belgium's yellow cards in the 85th and 90th minutes, with Spain also booked in the 43rd and 90th minutes, showed how tight the final stages became as the clock ran down.
Both coaches worked with the same base structure, 4-2-3-1, and that symmetry suited a match that rarely drifted far from balance. Luis de la Fuente's Spain took the first lead and the last one, while Rudi Garcia's Belgium had enough response to force the contest back to level terms before Spain's final strike. In a knockout setting, that final edge mattered more than sustained possession or territory, and the 2-1 scoreline reflects how little separated the sides once the game reached its closing phase. For Finland-based viewers following the evening slot, the game delivered a full cup narrative in a compact margin.
For readers in Finland, it was exactly the kind of late-running knockout tie that rewards staying with the action until the end.
Pre-Match Analysis · Full Time
The pressure rises at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood as Winner EF 5 and USA/Belgium meet in World Cup Final Stage Quarter Finals, with a place in the next round shaping every phase of the night. For fans in Finland, the timing is clear: Friday 10 July, 22:00 EEST, when this tie should be followed through the local broadcast options listed for the market. In a quarter-final setting, the margin for error is thin, and that alone gives the match a sharp edge before a ball is kicked.
Winner EF 5 carry the home slot into a game that can quickly turn on control, rhythm and the ability to handle moments under stress. USA/Belgium arrive as the away side, and that away label matters in a knockout fixture where territory and composure often decide how long a contest stays open. The venue, SoFi Stadium, adds a neutral-stage feel to the occasion, but the competition name, World Cup Final Stage, still puts both teams under the same expectation: survive, then move on. For readers in Finland, the late kickoff gives the match a clear evening slot and a straightforward viewing window.
Quarter Finals are rarely about volume alone; they are about what each side can protect and what each side can force. Winner EF 5 and USA/Belgium will have the same basic task in front of them, even if their routes into this point have been different: keep their shape, take care with transitions, and avoid giving the other side a simple opening. At this stage of the World Cup Final Stage, a single spell of pressure can carry more weight than long passages of safe possession, and that makes the first decisive action especially important.
There is also a simple local angle for Finland: Friday 10 July, 22:00 EEST is late enough to make the match a dedicated evening watch, and SoFi Stadium gives the contest the scale of a major global knockout. With Winner EF 5 listed as the home side and USA/Belgium on the other side of the draw, the game should reward whichever team settles quickest into the rhythm of a Quarter Finals tie. That is often the difference between a cautious night and a productive one, especially in a stage where every minute can tighten the frame.
The next step belongs to the side that manages the knockout pressure best, and this Quarter Finals meeting will quickly show who can turn the occasion into progression.
That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
Ball possession: Spain: 68%, Belgium: 32%.
Nathan Ngoy from Belgium intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Marc Cucurella shoots from outside the box, but Thibaut Courtois has it under control
Marc Cucurella tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Thibaut Courtois
Brandon Mechele wins an air challenge against Ferran Torres
Obstruction as Romelu Lukaku cuts off the run of Unai Simon. A free-kick is awarded.
Jeremy Doku makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Mikel Merino from Spain intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Belgium take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ball possession: Spain: 68%, Belgium: 32%.
Axel Witsel commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book
Reckless challenge there. Axel Witsel commits a rough foul on Rodri
Axel Witsel wins an air challenge against Pedri
Belgium take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Nicolas Raskin is penalised for pushing Mikel Merino
Spain take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Joaquin Seys relieves the pressure with a clearance
Pau Cubarsi from Spain intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Aymeric Laporte commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book
Obstruction as Aymeric Laporte cuts off the run of Jeremy Doku. A free-kick is awarded.
Safe hands from Unai Simon as he comes out and claims the ball
Aymeric Laporte from Spain intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Unai Simon could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
Brandon Mechele wins an air challenge against Mikel Merino
Jeremy Doku hand-balls
Jeremy Doku controls the ball with his hand
Mikel Merino is penalised for pushing Axel Witsel
The fourth official shows there are 7 minute(s) of time to be added
Belgium take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Rodri makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Belgium take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Spain take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ball possession: Spain: 69%, Belgium: 31%.
Mikel Merino managed to score from an easy position.
Senne Lammens with a bad execution which leads to a goal for the opponent
G O O O A A A L - Mikel Merino reacts first on the loose ball and puts it away with the left!
Pau Cubarsi shoots from outside the box, but Thibaut Courtois has it under control
Pau Cubarsi tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Thibaut Courtois
Aymeric Laporte relieves the pressure with a clearance
Nicolas Raskin from Belgium intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Spain take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Joaquin Seys relieves the pressure with a clearance
Timothy Castagne from Belgium intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Dani Olmo is leaving the field to be replaced by Mikel Merino in a tactical substitution.
Kevin De Bruyne is leaving the field to be replaced by Alexis Saelemaekers in a tactical substitution.
Kevin De Bruyne commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book
Kevin De Bruyne from Belgium goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Ferran Torres
Ball possession: Spain: 68%, Belgium: 32%.
Belgium take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Rodri successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Kevin De Bruyne is blocked
Safe hands from Senne Lammens as he comes out and claims the ball
Rodri creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Goal kick for Belgium
Spain are trying to create something here.
The referee signals a free kick as Nicolas Raskin from Belgium trips Pau Cubarsi
Joaquin Seys from Belgium intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Belgium take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
The game is restarted
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Goal kick for Belgium
Ball possession: Spain: 68%, Belgium: 32%.
Mikel Oyarzabal is leaving the field to be replaced by Nico Williams in a tactical substitution.
Pedro Porro is penalised for pushing Jeremy Doku
Nathan Ngoy relieves the pressure with a clearance
Joaquin Seys makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Brandon Mechele from Belgium intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Rodri makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
The referee signals a free kick as Pedro Porro from Spain trips Nicolas Raskin
Nicolas Raskin relieves the pressure with a clearance
The referee signals a free kick as Axel Witsel from Belgium trips Pedri
Belgium take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Dani Olmo wins an air challenge against Nathan Ngoy
The cross by Lamine Yamal from Spain successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Ball possession: Spain: 67%, Belgium: 33%.
Joaquin Seys successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Lamine Yamal is blocked
Spain take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Brandon Mechele relieves the pressure with a clearance
Brandon Mechele relieves the pressure with a clearance
Pedro Porro relieves the pressure with a clearance
Goal kick for Belgium
Spain are trying to create something here.
Spain are in control of the ball.
Thibaut Courtois is injured and is replaced by Senne Lammens.
Marc Cucurella from Spain is ruled offside
Today's attendance is 70492
Ball possession: Spain: 67%, Belgium: 33%.
Jeremy Doku is penalised for pushing Pedro Porro
The game is restarted
Thibaut Courtois is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Water break. It's hot out there today and the game is paused so the players can take some liquids on-board.
The referee signals a free kick as Pedro Porro from Spain trips Jeremy Doku
Nathan Ngoy makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ball possession: Spain: 66%, Belgium: 34%.
Kevin De Bruyne wins an air challenge against Rodri
Goal kick for Belgium
The referee signals a free kick as Nicolas Raskin from Belgium trips Dani Olmo
Dani Olmo makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Nicolas Raskin makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Joaquin Seys relieves the pressure with a clearance
Lamine Yamal from Spain takes a short corner kick from the right.
Nathan Ngoy relieves the pressure with a clearance
Good effort by Mikel Oyarzabal as he directs a shot on target, but Thibaut Courtois saves it
Lamine Yamal creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Good effort by Kevin De Bruyne as he directs a shot on target, but Unai Simon saves it
Aymeric Laporte from Spain intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Belgium start a counter attack
Nathan Ngoy relieves the pressure with a clearance
Spain take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Lamine Yamal shoots from outside the box, but Thibaut Courtois has it under control
Lamine Yamal tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Thibaut Courtois
Spain take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Hans Vanaken is leaving the field to be replaced by Romelu Lukaku in a tactical substitution.
Maxim De Cuyper is leaving the field to be replaced by Joaquin Seys in a tactical substitution.
Leandro Trossard is leaving the field to be replaced by Axel Witsel in a tactical substitution.
Nathan Ngoy from Belgium intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ball possession: Spain: 65%, Belgium: 35%.
Brandon Mechele wins an air challenge against Mikel Oyarzabal
Dani Olmo relieves the pressure with a clearance
Lamine Yamal is penalised for pushing Jeremy Doku
Jeremy Doku relieves the pressure with a clearance
Thibaut Courtois from Belgium intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Spain take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Rodri makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Goal kick for Belgium
Nathan Ngoy relieves the pressure with a clearance
Goal kick for Spain
Ball possession: Spain: 65%, Belgium: 35%.
Fabian Ruiz is leaving the field to be replaced by Pedri in a tactical substitution.
Alejandro Baena is leaving the field to be replaced by Ferran Torres in a tactical substitution.
Maxim De Cuyper from Belgium sends an effort wide of target
Maxim De Cuyper goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Maxim De Cuyper but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Maxim De Cuyper finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Pau Cubarsi from Spain intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Goal kick for Belgium
Dani Olmo fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Brandon Mechele from Belgium intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Alejandro Baena from Spain takes a short corner kick from the right.
Brandon Mechele successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Lamine Yamal is blocked
Spain take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Nathan Ngoy relieves the pressure with a clearance
Nicolas Raskin is penalised for pushing Alejandro Baena
Pedro Porro from Spain intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Kevin De Bruyne swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Aymeric Laporte relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Spain: 64%, Belgium: 36%.
Kevin De Bruyne from Belgium goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Fabian Ruiz
Spain take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Belgium take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Pau Cubarsi wins an air challenge against Charles De Ketelaere
Lamine Yamal from Spain is ruled offside
Pau Cubarsi creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Safe hands from Unai Simon as he comes out and claims the ball
Rodri relieves the pressure with a clearance
The ref blows his whistle. Brandon Mechele charged Dani Olmo from behind and it's a free-kick
Goal kick for Spain
Marc Cucurella is penalised for pushing Leandro Trossard
The second half is underway
Spain had the ball in their control, but couldnu00e2u20acu2122t go into the pause with the lead.
It's over! The referee blows for half time
Ball possession: Spain: 62%, Belgium: 38%.
Mikel Oyarzabal is penalised for pushing Nicolas Raskin
Goal kick for Spain
Belgium with a potentially dangerous attack.
The match resumes with a drop ball
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Spain take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Goal kick for Belgium
Dani Olmo relieves the pressure with a clearance
Hans Vanaken successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Fabian Ruiz is blocked
Alejandro Baena from Spain swings in the corner from the left.
Kevin De Bruyne from Belgium intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Alejandro Baena swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Brandon Mechele relieves the pressure with a clearance
Spain take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Goal kick for Belgium
The fourth official shows there are 5 minute(s) of time to be added
Pedro Porro from Spain tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
Ball possession: Spain: 62%, Belgium: 38%.
The referee signals a free kick as Maxim De Cuyper from Belgium trips Lamine Yamal
Rodri makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Belgium take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Belgium are trying to create something here.
After a tactical foul, Pau Cubarsi sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
Pau Cubarsi from Spain goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Kevin De Bruyne
Pau Cubarsi relieves the pressure with a clearance
Maxim De Cuyper relieves the pressure with a clearance
With that goal, Belgium equalised. Game on!
Kevin De Bruyne made the key pass for the goal!
Timothy Castagne provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Charles De Ketelaere Belgium scores with a header.
Charles De Ketelaere wins an air challenge against Pau Cubarsi
The cross by Timothy Castagne from Belgium successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Fabian Ruiz from Spain intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
The cross by Jeremy Doku from Belgium successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Aymeric Laporte wins an air challenge against Charles De Ketelaere
Goal kick for Belgium
Lamine Yamal sends a shot inches wide. Close!
Ball possession: Spain: 65%, Belgium: 35%.
Dani Olmo makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Belgium take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Nathan Ngoy relieves the pressure with a clearance
Nathan Ngoy relieves the pressure with a clearance
Aymeric Laporte wins an air challenge against Charles De Ketelaere
Charles De Ketelaere from Belgium is ruled offside
Alejandro Baena hand-balls
Alejandro Baena controls the ball with his hand
The match resumes with a drop ball
The play is stopped for a brief moment, as the ball was touched by the referee.
Alejandro Baena from Spain takes a short corner kick from the right.
Ball possession: Spain: 64%, Belgium: 36%.
Brandon Mechele relieves the pressure with a clearance
Lamine Yamal sends a direct free kick on target, but Thibaut Courtois has it under control
The ref blows his whistle. Jeremy Doku charged Lamine Yamal from behind and it's a free-kick
Nathan Ngoy relieves the pressure with a clearance
Kevin De Bruyne from Belgium intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Spain take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Belgium take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
The game is restarted
Timothy Castagne is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
Timothy Castagne is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Marc Cucurella is penalised for pushing Timothy Castagne
Fabian Ruiz managed to score from an easy position.
G O O O A A A L! - Fabian Ruiz from Spain scores after his effort with the right foot is deflected past the goalkeeper.
Good effort by Dani Olmo as he directs a shot on target, but Thibaut Courtois saves it
The cross by Pedro Porro from Spain successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Ball possession: Spain: 65%, Belgium: 35%.
Alejandro Baena is penalised for pushing Timothy Castagne
Thibaut Courtois from Belgium intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Pedro Porro makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Charles De Ketelaere wins an air challenge against Aymeric Laporte
Spain take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Spain take a throw-in in their own half of the field
The game is restarted
Ball possession: Spain: 64%, Belgium: 36%.
Water break. It's hot out there today and the game is paused so the players can take some liquids on-board.
Nathan Ngoy from Belgium goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Mikel Oyarzabal
Spain take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Belgium take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Pedro Porro relieves the pressure with a clearance
Goal kick for Belgium
Lamine Yamal fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Mikel Oyarzabal makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Nicolas Raskin could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
Brandon Mechele relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Spain: 65%, Belgium: 35%.
The referee signals a free kick as Lamine Yamal from Spain trips Brandon Mechele
Leandro Trossard relieves the pressure with a clearance
Charles De Ketelaere wins an air challenge against Aymeric Laporte
Spain are in control of the ball.
Maxim De Cuyper is penalised for pushing Pedro Porro
Pedro Porro from Spain intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Maxim De Cuyper makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Goal kick for Belgium
Spain are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Belgium
The cross by Alejandro Baena from Spain successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Lamine Yamal makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Belgium take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ball possession: Spain: 63%, Belgium: 37%.
Marc Cucurella successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Charles De Ketelaere is blocked
Jeremy Doku creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Belgium start a counter attack
Maxim De Cuyper relieves the pressure with a clearance
Hans Vanaken relieves the pressure with a clearance
Safe hands from Unai Simon as he comes out and claims the ball
Rodri from Spain intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Goal kick for Belgium
Nathan Ngoy successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Alejandro Baena is blocked
Pau Cubarsi creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Aymeric Laporte makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Pedro Porro is penalised for pushing Jeremy Doku
Brandon Mechele relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Spain: 69%, Belgium: 31%.
Nathan Ngoy successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Rodri is blocked
The cross by Fabian Ruiz from Spain successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Kevin De Bruyne from Belgium intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Leandro Trossard from Belgium goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Lamine Yamal
Belgium take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Pau Cubarsi relieves the pressure with a clearance
Belgium take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Spain take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Maxim De Cuyper relieves the pressure with a clearance
Spain are trying to create something here.
Nicolas Raskin relieves the pressure with a clearance
Nicolas Raskin relieves the pressure with a clearance
Spain take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ball possession: Spain: 58%, Belgium: 42%.
Brandon Mechele relieves the pressure with a clearance
Spain take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Brandon Mechele relieves the pressure with a clearance
Nicolas Raskin from Belgium intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Spain take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Spain take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Marc Cucurella from Spain is ruled offside
Timothy Castagne from Belgium intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
The referee signals a free kick as Nicolas Raskin from Belgium trips Lamine Yamal
Spain take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Spain take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Goal kick for Spain
Belgium with a potentially dangerous attack.
The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
The weather only plays a minor part today, as the stadium roof has been taken into use
Belgium kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match
Before we get underway, the players and crowd observe a minute's silence.
Welcome to Los Angeles Stadium, the match will start in about 5 minutes.
Welcome to Los Angeles Stadium where the two teams take the field for the start of this match.
Welcome to Los Angeles Stadium where we are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the two teams
Welcome to Los Angeles Stadium, where we await the arrival of today's teams.
Welcome to Los Angeles Stadium, now all we need are the two teams.
Welcome to today's crucial game from Los Angeles Stadium. We are awaiting the arrival of both teams, in anticipation of a great match!
Local broadcast partners for Finland have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Finland broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
Kickoff is Friday 10 July 2026 at 22:00 EEST in Finland.
Local broadcast partners for Finland have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Finland broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
Team news has not been confirmed yet.
The last 8 head-to-head meetings between Winner EF 5 and Winner EF 6 are level: Winner EF 5 have 0 wins, there have been 0 draws, and Winner EF 6 have 0 wins.
This is a World Cup Final Stage match in Finland. The venue is SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, USA. The round number is not available.
Status
Finished
Attendance
70,492
Minute
90+2'
Winner
Spain
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