who will spain play next

Quick Scoop

Spain’s next opponent at the 2026 FIFA World Cup depends on today’s result: after beating Portugal in the Round of 16 on Monday, July 6, La Roja have advanced to the quarterfinals, where they will face the winner of USA vs Belgium.

Who Spain Play Next – Quarterfinals

• Confirmed next match: Spain vs USA or Belgium (whichever wins their Round of 16 tie on July 6).

• Stage: 2026 World Cup quarterfinals.
• Timing context: The USA–Belgium match is scheduled later on July 6, so Spain’s exact quarterfinal opponent and kickoff details are set once that game finishes.

In bracket terms, the winner of Spain–Portugal (Spain) is slotted to meet the winner of USA–Belgium in the next round.

If Spain Win Again – Semifinal Path

Should Spain beat the USA/Belgium winner, their semifinal opponent will come from the other side of the bracket:

• Possible semifinal opponents: France, Paraguay, Morocco, or Canada , depending on how those knockout games play out.

Earlier pre-tournament projections also listed those four as the realistic semifinal foes if Spain keep advancing.

Mini Context: How Spain Got Here

• Spain beat Austria 3–0 in the Round of 32, then faced Portugal in the Round of 16 on July 6.

• Multiple outlets framed Spain–Portugal as a marquee last-16 clash between European neighbors, with the winner moving into the quarterfinal bracket against the USA–Belgium winner.

TL;DR

• Next: Spain play the USA or Belgium in the World Cup quarterfinals.

• After that (if they win): A semifinal versus one of France, Paraguay, Morocco, or Canada.

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