2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-final: Spain vs Belgium – Prediction, facts, betting tips and head-to-head – July 10, 2026
The quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature a showdown between Spain and Belgium on Friday, July 10. Kick-off is scheduled for 21:00 CET, and here is my betting tip for the match.
Spain vs Belgium: Match preview
Spain head into the World Cup quarter-finals in outstanding form. La Roja won two of their three group-stage matches, finished top of their group, and advanced to the Round of 32, where they comfortably defeated Austria 3-0. In the Round of 16, Spain edged past Portugal with a narrow 1-0 victory.
Goalkeeper Unai Simón has set an impressive new record, going 609 consecutive minutes without conceding a goal. Spain have yet to let in a single goal at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Belgium's run to the quarter-finals has come as something of a surprise. They recorded two draws and one win during the group stage before producing a remarkable comeback in the Round of 32, recovering from a 2-0 deficit with goals in the 86th and 89th minutes before netting the winner in extra time.
In the Round of 16, the Red Devils dismantled one of the tournament's co-hosts, the United States, with an emphatic 4-1 victory, thoroughly outplaying their opponents. They now face their toughest challenge yet against reigning European champions Spain.
Match facts and head-to-head
- Spain have yet to concede a goal at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- Spain have not reached the World Cup quarter-finals since 2010.
- Belgium have scored at least three goals in each of their last three matches.
- The last meeting between these teams came in 2016, when Spain secured a 2-0 victory.
Probable line-ups
- Spain: Simón; Porro, Cubarsí, Laporte, Cucurella; Rodri, Pedri; Yamal, Olmo, Baena; Oyarzabal
- Belgium: Courtois; Castagne, Ngoy, Mechele, De Cuyper; Vanaken, Tielemans; Lukebakio, De Bruyne, Trossard; De Ketelaere
Prediction
Belgium have done well to reach the quarter-finals, and that alone is a significant achievement. However, I believe Spain have the quality to bring their impressive run to an end. The reigning European champions are in excellent form, so my betting tip is a Spain victory.
