Los Angeles Stadium, USA | 2026 World Cup quarter-final | Friday, July 10 | 8pm BST
With the winners taking on either France or Morocco in the last four, BetVictor News delivers the in-depth Spain vs Belgium preview – including the score prediction, overall H2H record, team news, latest odds, the best betting angles and more.
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Spain Vs Belgium Preview
16 years after their maiden World Cup success, the Spain vs Belgium odds strongly suggest La Roja will take another step closer to repeating their stunning South Africa heroics. The 2024 European champions are really getting into their stride and are brimming with confidence having knocked out Iberian rivals Portugal in the Round of 16.
As for Belgium, they more than overcome the hugely controversial Folarin Balogun drama. After US president Donald Trump intervened via FIFA’s Gianni Infantino to get the Monaco star’s suspension overturned, the Red Devils responded by putting four past the co-hosts and dumping them out of the tournament to set up Friday’s showdown.
Spain Vs Belgium H2H Record
Spain and Belgium have played each other 22 times with La Roja boasting 12 wins compared to the Red Devils’ five victories. The 2010 victors have beaten the Belgians in the last five H2H meetings by an aggregate score of 13-1.
Interestingly, Belgium’s last win against the Spanish came at the 1986 World Cup in Mexico via a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw. Their last victory inside 90 minutes occurred during the 1980 European Championship whereby the Belgians lost out in the final to West Germany.
Spain vs Belgium H2H record:
- 01/09/2016: Belgium 0-2 Spain (Friendly)
- 05/09/2009: Spain 5-0 Belgium (World Cup Qualifier)
- 15/10/2008: Belgium 1-2 Spain (World Cup Qualifier)
- 08/10/2005: Belgium 0-2 Spain (World Cup Qualifier)
- 09/10/2004: Spain 2-0 Belgium (World Cup Qualifier)
- 29/03/1995: Spain 1-1 Belgium (European Championship Qualifier)
- 17/12/1994: Belgium 1-4 Spain (European Championship Qualifier)
- 21/06/1990: Belgium 1-2 Spain (World Cup)
- 22/06/1986: Belgium 1-1 Spain – Belgium win 5-4 on penalties (World Cup)
- 19/02/1986: Spain 3-0 Belgium (Friendly)
- 16/12/1981: Spain 2-0 Belgium (Friendly)
- 15/06/1980: Belgium 2-1 Spain (European Championship)
- 23/02/1969: Belgium 2-1 Spain (World Cup Qualifier)
- 11/12/1968: Spain 1-1 Belgium (World Cup Qualifier)
- 01/12/1963: Spain 1-2 Belgium (Friendly)
- 02/12/1962: Belgium 1-1 Spain (Friendly)
- 31/03/1957: Belgium 0-5 Spain (Friendly)
- 19/03/1953: Spain 3-1 Belgium (Friendly)
- 10/06/1951: Belgium 3-3 Spain (Friendly)
- 02/01/1949: Spain 1-1 Belgium (Friendly)
- 04/02/1923: Belgium 1-0 Spain (Friendly)
- 09/10/1921: Spain 2-0 Belgium (Friendly)
Spain Vs Belgium Team News
Luis de la Fuente is unlikely to change his starting lineup after the late 1-0 win over Portugal last time out. That means match winner and Arsenal star Mikel Merino will once again settle for a place on the bench. Which is where Nico Williams will be situated as he continues to regain his full match fitness.
The big news coming out of the Belgium camp is the ACL injury suffered by Amadou Onana in the 4-1 victory over the USA. His absence has scuppered head coach Rui Garcia’s plans but legendary midfielder Kevin De Bruyne is set to start after sitting out the Round of 16 victory.
Spain’s World Cup results:
- Last 16 – Portugal 0-1 Spain
- Last 32 – Spain 3-0 Austria
- Group stages – Uruguay 0-1 Spain
- Group stages – Spain 4-0 Saudi Arabia
- Group stages – Spain 0-0 Cape Verde
Belgium’s World Cup results:
- Last 16 – USA 1-4 Belgium
- Last 32 – Belgium 3-2 Senegal (AET)
- Group stages – New Zealand 1-5 Belgium
- Group stages – Belgium 0-0 Iran
- Group stages – Belgium 1-1 Egypt
Spain Vs Belgium Predicted Lineups
Spain predicted lineup:
Simon; Porro, Cubarsi, Laporte, Cucurella; Rodri, Pedri; Yamal, Olmo, Baena; Oyarzabal
Belgium predicted lineup:
Courtois; Castagne, Ngoy, Mechele, De Cuyper; Vanaken, Tielemans; Lukebakio, De Bruyne, Trossard; De Ketelaere
Spain Vs Belgium TV Channel, Live Streaming And Radio
Spain vs Belgium is available to watch live in the UK on BBC One (kick-off 8pm). Streaming is also available on BBC iPlayer and on the BBC Sport website. Followers can also tune in via BBC Radio 5 Live.
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Spain Vs Belgium Betting Angles
Key Match Stats
- This will be just the third World Cup finals meetings between the sides. Both nations have a victory each
- Spain World Cup stats – La Roja are the only side yet to concede
- Belgium World Cup stats – No side has attempted more shots at goal than Belgium (107) and only Argentina and France have scored more than the Red Devils 13
Top Betting Angles for Spain vs Belgium
Over 2.5 goals: Games involving Belgium often produce goals so over 2.5 looks a shrewd consideration. Online at 3/4.
BTTS (Yes): Although Spain are yet to concede, Belgium’s relentless attacking style could breach La Roja’s backline. Available at 3/4.
Anytime goalscorers: Mikel Oyarzabal (23/20), Charles De Ketelaere (16/5), Lamine Yamal (6/4) and Romelu Lukaku (2/1) all offer potential.
Spain Vs Belgium Prediction
Having grinded down Portugal on Monday night, we fancy the Spain to adopt a more glamorous approach when they take on Belgium. Especially as the Red Devils have been lethal in front of goal recently and will ultimately try and take the game to the 2010 winners.
However, it’s hard to look past a La Roja win owing to the abundance of world class stars in their ranks.
Prediction: Spain 2-1 Belgium (13/2)
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