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Spain and Belgium will battle for a place in the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup in what promises to be a thrilling encounter.

This clash marks the second quarter-final of the tournament, following France’s victory over Morocco last night.

Spain booked their spot in the last eight with a narrow 1-0 triumph over Portugal, while Belgium impressed with a dominant 4-1 win against co-hosts USA.

With both sides in excellent form, the match is expected to deliver high-quality football — and the BBC has assembled a strong team of pundits, commentators and presenters to bring the action to fans.

The game is scheduled to kick off at 8pm BST and will be broadcast live on BBC, featuring a comprehensive line-up of expert analysis and coverage.

The quarter-final will be played at the SoFi Stadium, with the winner set to face Didier Deschamps’ France in the semi-final.

Leading the broadcast will be Kelly Cates, an experienced presenter with a long and respected career in sports broadcasting. She is also the eldest daughter of football legend Sir Kenny Dalglish.

Joining her as pundits are three former professional footballers, each with valuable World Cup experience to share.

The first is Wayne Rooney, formerly England’s all-time leading goalscorer before Harry Kane surpassed his record. Rooney is highly rated in FourFourTwo’s World Cup punditry rankings.

Next up is Micah Richards, whose engaging style and wide-ranging work across multiple networks have made him a fan favourite among football audiences.

The third pundit is Cesar Azpilicueta, the former Spain international and Chelsea defender, whose sharp tactical insights have stood out throughout this tournament.

Providing live commentary for the match will be Steve Wilson, a familiar and trusted voice for BBC audiences covering the tournament in North America.

He will be joined by co-commentator Stephen Warnock, renowned for his clear analysis and extensive football knowledge, ensuring top-tier coverage of this crucial quarter-final.

Additionally, FourFourTwo have offered their own prediction for the fixture, along with an in-depth profile of the appointed referee for this contest.