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Spain and Belgium will meet in their 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-final on Friday 10 July 2026 at 3:00 PM ET from Los Angeles Stadium.
Spain has been nearly flawless through five games, 4-0-1 with nine goals scored and none conceded. Goalkeeper Unai Simón has set a World Cup record with six consecutive clean sheets and a shutout streak of 609 minutes spanning the 2022 and 2026 tournaments. Mikel Oyarzabal leads Spain’s attack with four goals in the World Cup so far.
Belgium arrive on the back of a 3-0-2 record in five games, with Romelu Lukaku scoring three times in the tournament so far, including a decisive goal from the bench in the 4-1 last-16 win over the United States that extended Belgium’s unbeaten run to 18 games.
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How to watch Spain vs. Belgium
Preview of Spain vs. Belgium
Spain’s control of the middle, especially through Rodri, is something to behold.
Spain have played this tournament with a choke team on the line. That’s an average of 65.6 minutes of possession per game. match, and Rodri is the equal leader with 7 chances created among the midfielders who operate this control. When Spain get their rhythm, that team hits back with volume passing and holds the ball in the final third long enough to turn pressure into clean looks.
Belgium have enough quality to push back there. Leandro Trossard has created 15 chances in the tournament and Belgium’s attack has shown it can create danger even without dominating the ball. If Belgium can break Spain’s midfield line and get into quicker attacking sequences, the game changes shape quickly.
Watch the first stretch after kickoff. If Rodri receives cleanly and turns forward, Spain are likely to dictate the terms.
Players to watch
The Arsenal winger has arguably been Belgium’s best player at this World Cup with two goals and two assists so far in the tournament (with all contributions coming in the last three games). He has helped take shots and create chances. He could be the Red Devils’ main option in trying to break down Spain’s impenetrable defence.
Spain will ultimately be asked to score more goals to have a realistic chance of winning the title. It will not be able to fully defend itself through the World Cup. Barcelona’s Yamal, 18, is the best teenager in the game and has already been nominated for the Ballon d’Or. Through five games in this tournament, he has only one goal and no assists. If he can find the form he showed this season in Barcelona, Spain will be in good form.
Spain vs Belgium Odds
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