Quarter-final - FIFA World Cup 2026
Spain VS Belgium
SoFi Stadium (Los Angeles, USA)
10 July, 2026
Overview:
Spain, the reigning European champions and the only team yet to concede a goal at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, face a fluid, high-tempo Belgium side in a quarter-final clash at SoFi Stadium that pits Spain's possession-based defensive wall against Belgium's dangerous transitional attack.
Recent H2H results: Spain unbeaten vs Belgium since 1986 (6 wins, 1 draw).
Prediction:
Recent data and overall performance levels support a prediction of a final score of 2-1 in favor of Spain.
The tactical battle will revolve around Spain's ability to sustain high possession, pressing in a 4-4-2 structure from opposition goal kicks and maintaining compact central zones, against Belgium's efforts to create rapid transitions and exploit spaces behind Spain's advanced fullbacks, with set pieces and the performances of key creators such as De Ketelaere and Spain's advanced midfielders likely to prove decisive in converting limited high-quality chances.
Spain's perfect defensive record, superior head-to-head history, and expected dominance of possession significantly increase their win probability, while Belgium's high-tempo attacking profile and recent 4-1 win over the United States elevate their upset potential and make it likely they will score; together these factors lead to a prediction of a narrow Spanish victory with a realistic chance of Belgian resistance forcing a close scoreline.
Last Update: 08-07-2026
Stats:
| Spain | Belgium |
|---|---|
| Expected Possession | |
| 61.5 | 38.5 |
| Average Goals Per Match | |
| 1.6 | 1 |
| Win Probability | |
| 0.48 | 0.25 |
Where to watch Spain vs Belgium
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