Where to Watch Spain vs Belgium: BBC One Live Coverage andFOX US Feed for World Cup Quarter-Final
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Where to Watch Spain vs Belgium: BBC One Live Coverage and FOX US Feed for World Cup Quarter-Final
UK football fans can watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final between Spain and Belgium live on BBC One, with kick-off at 20:00 BST on Friday, 10 July 2026 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California [1][2]. For those unable to watch the full match, highlights will be available shortly after on BBC iPlayer, ITVX, FIFA's official YouTube channel, and the respective social media platforms [1]. The match is also broadcast live in the United States on FOX Sports and FOX One, with coverage starting at 3 p.m. ET [3][4].
The BBC's comprehensive television coverage will be presented by Kelly Cates, a seasoned broadcaster known for her work across Sky Sports and the BBC, bringing decades of experience in football presentation [1]. The commentary team features main commentator Steve Wilson, who has been a regular voice on BBC World Cup coverage for years, alongside co-commentator Danny Murphy, the former Liverpool and Charlton midfielder who transitioned into punditry after an impressive playing career [1]. In the studio, pundits Wayne Rooney, Micah Richards, and César Azpilicueta will offer expert analysis. Rooney, the former Manchester United captain and England manager, Richards, the energetic ex-Manchester City defender, and Azpilicueta, the veteran Chelsea and Spain right-back, form a balanced panel of tactical insight [1].
For radio listeners, BBC Radio 5 Live and the BBC Sounds app provide full commentary hosted by presenter Steve Crossman. The broadcast features main commentator Vicki Sparks, a prominent BBC football announcer who has covered multiple World Cups, co-commentator Stephen Warnock, the former Blackburn and Bolton defender, and pundit Guillem Balagué, the Spanish football expert and journalist known for his deep knowledge of La Liga [1]. Online, BBC Sport Online and BBC iPlayer (subject to geo-restrictions) will stream the live match with presenter Kelly Cates and Steve Crossman, while alternating commentary from Vicki Sparks and Steve Wilson, and co-commentary from Stephen Warnock and Danny Murphy. The online punditry panel includes Wayne Rooney, Micah Richards, César Azpilicueta, and Guillem Balagué [1].
In the US, the FOX broadcast will be led by presenter Rob Stone, a veteran sports broadcaster, with commentary from Darren Fletcher, the former Manchester United and Scotland midfielder, and co-commentator Owen Hargreaves, the World Cup-winning English midfielder. The studio pundits include Javier Hernández ('Chicharito'), the Mexican striker; John Obi Mikel, the Nigerian former Chelsea midfielder; Peter Schmeichel, the Danish World Cup champion; and reporter Katie Shanahan, with former referee Mark Clattenburg providing officiating insights [1]. International broadcasts include RTÉ 2 in Ireland with presenter Marie Crowe, commentator Adrian Eames, co-commentator Stephen Kelly, and pundits Richie Sadlier and Shay Given [1]. The world feed features main commentator Paul Walker and co-commentator Glenn Davis [1].
Every match at the 2026 World Cup is available on free-to-air television in the UK, split between BBC and ITV, ensuring no fan is left behind [2]. UK viewers can stream the game live via BBC iPlayer, available on desktops, laptops, smartphones, and tablets, or follow the Standard Sport's live blog for real-time updates [1][2]. Highlights are also available on TikTok, X, Facebook, and YouTube [2]. For more information on World Cup coverage, visit BBC Sport's World Cup guide.
Article generated: 10 July 2026, 20:26 GMT