Belgium prepares to face Spain in World Cup quarterfinal on Friday
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 8:40 AM
Last updated Jul 10, 2026
Belgium will face Spain in a World Cup quarterfinal match in Los Angeles on Friday. The team is coming off a decisive 4-1 victory over the United States in the round of 16. As part of their pre-match traditions, players will sing 'La Brabançonne,' Belgium's national anthem, which has versions in Dutch, French, and German. The lyrics reflect Belgium’s history and identity, originating from the Belgian Revolution in the 1830s.
- •Belgium faces Spain in World Cup quarterfinal
- •Match scheduled for Friday in Los Angeles
- •Belgium defeated the United States 4-1 in the round of 16
- •Players will sing 'La Brabançonne' before the match
- •The anthem has lyrics in three official languages
- 8:40 AMYahoo Sports — Belgium national anthem lyrics in English: Explaining La Brabançonne translation, history and more
"What to know about the Belgium national anthem and what the lyrics to the song mean.
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