Spain vs Belgium Prediction, Lineups, Team News and Betting Odds | FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarter-Final, July 10
- Match: Spain vs Belgium
- Tournament: FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarter-Final
- Date: Friday, July 10 2026
- Kick-off Time (IST): 12:30 AM IST (Saturday, 11 July)
- Venue: SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles, USA
- TV Broadcast in India: JioHotstar and DD Sports
One of the biggest matches of the quarter-finals of The FIFA World Cup 2026 is going to take place between Spain and Belgium. Spain is the current UEFA Euro 2024 champion and has been the best team in the tournament so far. They are the only team that has not let in any goals. Belgium has also impressed everyone by beating co-hosts USA 4-1 in the Round of 16. They now look like a team that can defeat any opponent. This is an exciting quarter-final match that every football fan will want to watch.
Spain vs Belgium Head-to-Head Record
Spain has a better overall record against Belgium. They have played 23 matches so far. Spain won 12 times, and Belgium won 5 times. 6 of the matches ended in draws. Both teams have won one match each from their last two meetings in FIFA World Cup history.
| Year | Competition | Venue | Result |
| 1986 | World Cup Quarter-Final | Mexico | 1-1 after extra time (Belgium won 5-4 on penalties) |
| 1990 | World Cup Group Stage | Italy | Spain won 2-1 |
Their most recent competitive matches before this quarter-final were in the 2010 World Cup qualifiers. Spain won both games 2-1 in Brussels and 5-0 in A Coruña. Belgium will need a strong performance to stop Spain’s recent success against them.
Spain Recent Performance | FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarter-Final, July 10
| Stage | Opponent | Result | Score |
| Group Stage - Match 1 | Cabo Verde | Draw | 0–0 |
| Group Stage - Match 2 | Saudi Arabia | Win | 4–0 |
| Group Stage - Match 3 | Uruguay | Win | 1–0 |
| Round of 32 | Austria | Win | 3–0 |
| Round of 16 | Portugal | Win | 1–0 |
Spain has been the strongest team in the tournament so far. Under coach Luis de la Fuente, the team has played very well in every match. They have defended strongly against their opponents. They have not allowed any team to score against them. In the Round of 16, Spain played against Portugal and won 1-0. Substitute Mikel Merino scored the goal and helped Spain move into the quarter-final.
Belgium Recent Performance | FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarter-Final, July 10
| Stage | Opponent | Result | Score |
| Group Stage - Match 1 | Egypt | Draw | 1–1 |
| Group Stage - Match 2 | Iran | Draw | 0–0 |
| Group Stage - Match 3 | New Zealand | Win | 5–1 |
| Round of 32 | Senegal | Win | 3–2 |
| Round of 16 | USA | Win | 4–1 |
Belgium has played well in the group stage. They finished as the group leaders. In the Round of 16, Belgium beat the USA 4-1. Coach Rudi Garcia made some big decisions before the match. He started the game without some of Belgium’s biggest names, including Kevin De Bruyne, Jeremy Doku, and Romelu Lukaku. The decision worked perfectly for the team. Belgium players Charles De Ketelaere scored two goals, while Hans Vanaken scored one goal to help Belgium get the lead. Romelu Lukaku came on as a substitute and scored the fourth goal for Belgium.
Key Players to Watch in the Spain vs Belgium Match
- Spain: Lamine Yamal (2 assists in this World Cup), Mikel Oyarzabal (Scored 2 goals so far), and Rodri (Dominant midfielder of Spain's defense).
- Belgium: Charles De Ketelaere (Scored 2 goals against USA), Youri Tielemans (Scored 2 goals against Senegal), and Kevin De Bruyne (Scored 1 goal against New Zealand).
Predicted Lineups | Spain vs Belgium | FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarter-Final
Spain
| Position | Player |
| GK | Unai Simón |
| RB | Pedro Porro |
| CB | Aymeric Laporte |
| CB | Pau Cubarsí |
| LB | Marc Cucurella |
| CM | Rodri |
| CM | Pedri González |
| AM | Dani Olmo |
| RW | Lamine Yamal |
| LW | Álex Baena |
| ST | Mikel Oyarzabal |
Belgium
| Position | Player |
| GK | Thibaut Courtois |
| RB | Timothy Castagne |
| CB | Nathan Ngoy |
| CB | Brandon Mechele |
| LB | Maxim De Cuyper |
| CM | Nicolas Raskin |
| CM | Youri Tielemans |
| RW | Dodi Lukebakio |
| AM | Kevin De Bruyne |
| LW | Leandro Trossard |
| ST | Charles De Ketelaere |
Injury Update
Spain Team’s Injured Players
Nico Williams and Yéremy Pino are doubtful to play in the upcoming match against Belgium. Nico Williams has a groin injury, while Pino has a shoulder injury. Both players could miss the quarter-final.
Lamine Yamal has also been dealing with a groin problem. Spain has been careful with his playing time. He has missed some full training sessions.
Belgium Team's Injured Players
Midfielder Amadou Onana has been ruled out of the rest of the World Cup after suffering an ACL injury.
Kevin De Bruyne is also not fully fit. It is not confirmed if he will play in this match. Leandro Trossard and Brandon Mechele also missed recent training sessions. They are doubtful to play against Spain.
Spain vs Belgium Betting Odds, July 10
| Market | Odds |
| Spain to Win | -157 |
| Draw | +300 |
| Belgium to Win | +450 |
| Spain to Qualify | -333 |
| Belgium to Qualify | +225 |
| Over 2.5 Goals | -125 |
| Under 2.5 Goals | +104 |
Match Prediction and Score
Spain has a better chance of winning this quarter-final. They have been strong in both attack and defence. They have also not let in any goals in this World Cup so far.
Belgium midfielder Amadou Onana is out due to an injury. Without him, it could be harder for Belgium to control the midfield and stop Spain. But Belgium is still a good team. They beat the USA 4-1 in the Round of 16.
This is expected to be a close match. Spain looked good enough to reach the semi-finals.
- Predicted Score: Spain 2-0 Belgium
- Winner: Spain
- Spain Win: 60% | Draw: 24% | Belgium Win: 16%
- Best Bet: Spain to Win and Under 3.5 Goals
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FAQs
When is the Spain vs Belgium FIFA World Cup 2026 match?
The match will be played on Saturday, July 11 at 12:30 AM IST.
How many times have Spain and Belgium met in the FIFA World Cup?
Spain and Belgium have met twice in FIFA World Cup History. This will be the third meeting between the two teams.
Who scored the winning goal for Spain against Portugal?
Mikel Merino scored the only goal after coming on as a substitute.
Who are the key players to watch for Belgium?
Charles De Ketelaere, Youri Tielemans, and Kevin De Bruyne are Belgium's key players.
Is Amadou Onana playing against Spain?
No. Amadou Onana is out of the tournament because of an ACL injury.
Who is the coach of the Spain national football team?
Luis de la Fuente is the head coach of the Spain men’s national football team.
Where can I watch Spain vs Belgium live in India?
The match will be shown live on JioHotstar and DD Sports.
What is the predicted score for Spain vs Belgium?
The predicted score is Spain 2-0 Belgium, with Spain expected to reach the semi-finals.