Spain vs Belgium Prediction: Preview, Tips, Odds & Team News

The second World Cup 2026 quarter-final pits Spain against Belgium in Inglewood at 8pm on Friday 10th July.

Read on for the best Spain vs Belgium predictions, tips, and the latest team news ahead of kick-off

Spain vs Belgium Preview

Spain may have struggled to find the breakthrough in their opening goalless draw against Cape Verde, but they've responded with four straight wins to nil, becoming the first country in World Cup history to keep six successive clean sheets (including their final game in 2022).

Belgium's route to the quarter-finals has been far more eventful. After opening with successive draws against Egypt and Iran, the Red Devils discovered their attacking spark with a 5-1 win over New Zealand before producing a remarkable comeback against Senegal in the round of 32. Trailing late on, Belgium struck in the 86th and 89th minute to force extra time before converting a dramatic 125th-minute penalty to progress. They then carried that momentum into the last 16, where they swept aside co-hosts the United States 4-1.

Having scored 12 goals across their last three matches, Belgium will fancy their chances of breaching Spain's stubborn defence. However, the bookmakers still make Spain the clear favourites at 8/13 to win in 90 minutes, with Belgium priced at 5/1 to pull off the upset, and the draw available at 3/1.

Spain vs Belgium Odds

Spain vs Belgium Offers

Spain vs Belgium Team News

Spain are expected to stick with the same starting XI for a third consecutive match after wins over Austria and Portugal. However, Mikel Merino will be hoping to force his way into Luis de la Fuente's thinking after coming off the bench to score the winner against Portugal.

Belgium are unlikely to make many changes following their emphatic victory over the United States. Charles De Ketelaere should retain his place after scoring a brace, while Romelu Lukaku is expected to be used as an impact substitute once again, having found the net in each of Belgium's last three games after coming off the bench.

Spain vs Belgium Starting Lineups

The Spanish vs Belgium lineups will appear in the graphic below approximately one hour before kick-off.