Spain vs Belgium Live Score: World Cup 2026 Quarter-Final Updates, Lineups & Commentary
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Spain and Belgium meet again on the World Cup's biggest stage, four decades after their unforgettable 1986 quarter-final duel, with a semi-final spot on the line at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.
Luis de la Fuente's Spain arrive unbeaten, having topped their group before eliminating Austria comfortably in the round of 32 and edging a tense all-Iberian derby against Portugal, sealed by a stoppage-time Mikel Merino header. La Roja's defense has been the standout of the tournament so far — they are yet to concede in five matches — built around a back line of Pau Cubarsí, Aymeric Laporte, Pedro Porro and Marc Cucurella, with Rodri and Pedri controlling midfield in front of them.
Belgium, under Rudi Garcia, also finished their group unbeaten and have grown into the tournament, capped by a commanding 4-1 win over co-hosts USA in the round of 16 that sent the Americans home. Veterans Kevin De Bruyne and Thibaut Courtois remain central to the Red Devils' plan, while super-sub Romelu Lukaku has been in scintillating form off the bench, with his tournament tally moving him level with football legends on the World Cup's all-time scoring charts. Belgium will, however, be without Amadou Onana in midfield after a knee injury in the previous round.
Predicted Starting XI & Substitutes
Lineups below are predicted/probable based on recent team news and will be confirmed roughly one hour before kick-off.
🇪🇸 Spain — Predicted XI (4-3-3)
- Unai Simón (GK)
- Pedro Porro
- Pau Cubarsí
- Aymeric Laporte
- Marc Cucurella
- Pedri
- Rodri
- Álex Baena
- Lamine Yamal
- Dani Olmo
- Mikel Oyarzabal
🇧🇪 Belgium — Predicted XI (4-2-3-1)
- Thibaut Courtois (GK)
- Timothy Castagne
- Nathan Ngoy
- Brandon Mechele
- Maxim De Cuyper
- Hans Vanaken
- Nicolas Raskin
- Dodi Lukébakio
- Youri Tielemans
- Leandro Trossard
- Charles De Ketelaere
Head-to-Head Statistics
| Meetings | Spain Wins | Draws | Belgium Wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Competitions | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| FIFA World Cup | 1 | 0 | 1 |
This is only the third World Cup meeting between the two nations. Belgium won their famous 1986 quarter-final on penalties, before Spain won the reverse group-stage fixture at the 1990 tournament. Their most recent encounter was a 2016 friendly, won 2-0 by Spain.
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Match Stats
| Spain | Stat | Belgium |
|---|---|---|
| – | Possession | – |
| – | Shots on Target | – |
| – | Corners | – |
| – | Fouls | – |
Live stats will populate automatically once kick-off updates begin.
CS Sports Prediction
Spain's watertight defense — five clean sheets in five games — makes them narrow favorites, but Belgium's knack for scoring through substitutes, led by a rejuvenated Romelu Lukaku, means this quarter-final is finely poised. Expect a tight, low-scoring contest that could well go beyond 90 minutes.
CS Sports Score Prediction: Spain 2-1 Belgium (AET)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Spain vs Belgium World Cup 2026 quarter-final?
Friday, July 10, 2026, kicking off at 3:00 p.m. ET / 12:00 p.m. local time at SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California.
Where can I watch Spain vs Belgium live?
Check the live streaming section above. Always confirm you're using a licensed, official broadcaster available in your region.
Who is favored to win?
Spain are narrow favorites thanks to their unbeaten defensive record, though Belgium's attacking depth makes this an even contest.
What is the head-to-head record?
This is only the third World Cup meeting between the sides — Belgium won in 1986, Spain won the return leg in 1990.
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