Belgium set to face Spain in World Cup quarter-final after beating Senegal, USA
Belgium defeated Senegal 3-2 and then beat co-hosts the United States 4-1 in the last 16, thanks to a first-half brace from Charles De Ketelaere. They now meet Spain in the quarter‑final on Friday in Los Angeles. Spain have kept six consecutive clean sheets and conceded only six shots on target in the tournament, relying on a tight defensive shape while Lamine Yamal recovers from injury and Mikel Oyarzabal leads the attack with four goals.
Belgium’s so‑called Golden Generation includes Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku (who scored against the USA), Jeremy Doku, Leandro Trossard and goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois. Lukaku’s Congolese heritage may resonate with African diaspora fans, and Belgium’s earlier win over Senegal adds an African angle to the matchup.
For Nigerian football fans, the clash offers a chance to see whether Belgium’s experienced stars can break Spain’s defensive record and advance further in a tournament where no African team remains. The match kicks off Friday in Los Angeles; check local listings for broadcast details and consider how Belgium’s progression could affect potential African‑linked storylines in the later stages.