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Spain vs Belgium Match Summary
Competition | FIFA World Cup 2026 |
|---|---|
Match Date | Friday 10 July 2026 |
Match Time | 20:00 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Los Angeles Stadium |
Broadcast (TV / Streaming / Radio / Bookmaker Streaming) | RTE 2, BBC One, BBC iPlayer |
Spain host Belgium at the Los Angeles Stadium on Friday 10 July, with a place in the World Cup semi-finals up for grabs and the winner set to face France or Morocco.
Luis de la Fuente's Spain arrive as reigning European champions and the tournament's standout defensive unit, still yet to concede a single goal across the whole competition.
Belgium, managed by Rudi Garcia, roll in on an 18-match unbeaten run and thumped the USA 4-1 in their previous outing, so there is real firepower to worry about here.
This is the first World Cup meeting between the nations in more than 36 years. Spain won that 1990 encounter 2-1 and have won their last six against Belgium.
Spain vs Belgium Form
Spain are humming along nicely, winning eight of their last ten matches against all opponents. A stoppage-time Mikel Merino goal saw off Portugal 1-0 in the last round, and Unai Simón remains unbreached through this tournament. Lamine Yamal keeps peppering the target, while the engine room of Rodri and Pedri controls everything in front of a rock-solid back line.
Belgium are no slouches either, landing six wins in their last ten and battering the USA 4-1 last time out. That made it three games running where they scored freely while shipping the odd goal, netting 12 in the process. Kevin De Bruyne pulls the strings and Romelu Lukaku, scoring in his last three World Cup outings, gives them a genuine cutting edge up top.
Spain vs Belgium Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Spain: No fresh injuries or suspensions reported.
Belgium: Amadou Onana (Injured/out), Zeno Debast (Injured/doubtful).
Spain
Spain could have a fully fit squad to choose from for this game. Nico Williams has been carrying a small injury, but he should be fit and ready.
Belgium
Belgium will make a late call on Sporting defender Zeno Debast. Amadou Onana will miss the remainder of the tournament after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament injury.
Spain vs Belgium Predicted Lineup
Spain
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: Simón; Porro, Laporte, Cubarsí, Cucurella; Pedri, Rodri; Yamal, Olmo, Baena; Oyarzabal. To be confirmed.
Belgium
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: Courtois; Castagne, Ngoy, Mechele, De Cuyper; Vanaken, Tielemans; Doku, De Bruyne, Trossard; De Ketelaere. To be confirmed.
Spain vs Belgium Key Stats & Match Facts
Spain have won their last six matches against Belgium in all competitions.
Spain have scored at least two goals in each of those last six meetings with Belgium.
The two sides have met 22 times at senior level, with Spain leading 12 wins to Belgium's five.
Spain won their most recent World Cup meeting, a 2-1 group-stage victory on 21 June 1990.
The pair also clashed at the 1986 World Cup quarter-finals, drawing 1-1 before Belgium advanced 5-4 on penalties.
Spain vs Belgium Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: Spain's defence has been the story of this tournament and their record against Belgium is emphatic, so we fancy the hosts to edge a tight one. Spain 2-0.
Best Bets
Spain have won eight of their last ten matches against all opponents, and with a defence yet to be breached at this tournament, Spain to win at 4/6 with AK Bets makes plenty of sense.
Belgium have piled on the goals, scoring in every outing and netting 12 across their last three World Cup fixtures, but with Spain's backline so watertight, Over 2.5 Goals at 5/6 with Unibet carries real appeal given Belgium's attacking output.
Spain vs Belgium Bet Builder
Our bet builder combines Spain’s attacking edge with a reliable defensive contribution in midfield, backing Mikel Oyarzabal to score, Lamine Yamal to keep firing and Rodri to dominate the tackle count.
Mikel Oyarzabal remains Spain’s leading goal threat and has found the net in six of his last nine appearances, making him an excellent candidate to get on the scoresheet once again.
Lamine Yamal’s direct style lends itself perfectly to the shots market. The teenage winger has landed Over 3.5 shots in six of his last nine outings and over two shots on target in three of his last four games. His willingness to shoot early and often should see him test Belgium’s defence repeatedly.
Rodri completes the builder with Over 2.5 tackles. Spain’s midfield anchor has cleared this line in each of his last three matches and is averaging 3.4 tackles per game at the World Cup. Spain’s relentless pressing and Rodri’s superb reading of the game should provide ample opportunities for him to regain possession and rack up the tackles.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 7/1 and is as short as 6/1 elsewhere. That's a difference in potential winnings of £10 from best to worst price.
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Spain vs Belgium Talking Points
The battle in the engine room could decide this one, with Spain's anchor Rodri going toe to toe with Belgium's chief playmaker Kevin De Bruyne. Rodri has racked up four or more tackles in three of his last three World Cup appearances, so he is the man tasked with snuffing out De Bruyne's supply line. If Spain win that midfield scrap, their unbeaten defensive record should hold firm, but let De Bruyne find space and Belgium's front line, spearheaded by the in-form Romelu Lukaku, carries the punch to make this a proper contest.
Spain vs Belgium Predictions FAQs
When is the Spain vs Belgium World Cup 2026 game?
The match is scheduled to take place on Friday 10 July 2026 at 20:00 UK time.
Where can I watch Spain vs Belgium?
Broadcasting and live streaming details for the World Cup 2026 match will be confirmed closer to kickoff.
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