Read our prediction for Spain vs Belgium below. This preview was written by a sport journalist who is specialised in betting tips and predictions.
Spain vs Belgium Prediction & Betting tips
The 2026 World Cup quarter-final match between Spain and Belgium will be played on Friday, July 10, 2026, at 12:00 local time at Los Angeles Stadium (SoFi Stadium). The winner of this elite clash will earn a ticket to the semi-finals, where they will meet the winner of the duel between France and Morocco. The Opta supercomputer gives Spain the first chance, with a 59.3% probability of winning in 90 minutes. Belgium has only a 17.4% probability of winning in regular time, with the rest being chances of a draw and extra time. Experts predict a tactical match controlled by the Spanish, with the most common predictions indicating a 2-0 or 2-1 victory for Spain.
Spain:
Luis de la Fuente’s team has been impressive defensively, having not conceded a single goal in the tournament, coming off a narrow 1-0 win over Portugal in the round of 16, courtesy of an extra-time goal from Mikel Merino. Lamine Yamal and Mikel Oyarzabal will lead the attack. Nico Williams is recovering from a muscle injury (adductor) and could start as a substitute. The midfield remains stable with Rodri leading the way.
Spain (4-3-3): Unai Simón – P. Porro, P. Cubarsí, A. Laporte, M. Cucurella – Rodri, Pedri, Fabián Ruiz – Lamine Yamal, M. Oyarzabal, Nico Williams
Belgium:
The national team led by Rudi Garcia has had a spectacular but vacillating run. After struggling in the groups, they impressed in the round of 16, eliminating the co-hosts USA with a decisive 4-1 in Seattle. The big loss is midfielder Amadou Onana, who suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in the match against the USA. Striker Charles De Ketelaere is the favourite to start again as a “false 9” after his double in the round of 16, leaving Romelu Lukaku on the bench. Kevin De Bruyne and Jérémy Doku, who were partially rested earlier, are expected to return to the starting 11.
Belgium (4-3-3): Thibaut Courtois – Castagne, Z. Debast, A. Theate, M. De Cuyper – Y. Tielemans, H. Vanaken, K. De Bruyne – J. Doku, C. De Ketelaere, L. Trossard
Spain vs Belgium head to head matches
01.09.16 FI Belgium vs Spain 0:2
05.09.09 WC Spain vs Belgium 5:0
15.10.08 WC Belgium vs Spain 1:2
08.10.05 WC Belgium vs Spain 0:2
09.10.04 WC Spain vs Belgium 2:0
* Our advice is: Spain WIN
* Selection odd for this bet is: 1.70
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Source of photo: FIFA
