Lukaku: Belgium need 'perfect game' to beat Spain

Belgium forward Romelu Lukaku stated his team must 'play the perfect game' to defeat Spain in Friday's 2026 World Cup quarterfinal at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. Spain, who have not conceded a single goal in the tournament, stand between Belgium and a place in the semifinals, where the winner would face France. A victory would match the achievements of Belgium's 1986 and 2018 squads, both of which reached the semifinals, with Lukaku having featured in the 2018 edition before losing 1-0 to eventual champions France.