Spain vs Belgium Predictions, Picks & Odds – 10/07/2026
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Spain arrive at this World Cup quarter-final in extraordinary form, riding a 35-match unbeaten run that has yielded four wins and a draw in their last five outings. Their defensive record is remarkable: six consecutive clean sheets at this tournament, with zero goals conceded across five matches. Mikel Merino's stoppage-time winner against Portugal in the Round of 16 underlined their resilience and quality under pressure.
Belgium, meanwhile, carry serious momentum of their own. An 18-match unbeaten streak and a thumping 4-1 demolition of co-hosts USA in the last 16 suggest Rudi Garcia's side are peaking at the right moment. Garcia's bold decision to bench Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku against the Americans paid off handsomely, though both are expected to return for this quarter-final. Two draws in their recent five suggest occasional vulnerability.
Spain's defensive record is the cornerstone of our home win prediction at 1.65. Six consecutive clean sheets at this tournament is a remarkable achievement, and no opponent has found a way past Luis de la Fuente's backline. Belgium scored four against the USA in the last round, but breaching a defence that has conceded zero goals across five matches is a different proposition entirely.
The midfield battle between Rodri and Kevin De Bruyne will shape this contest. Rudi Garcia's decision to bench De Bruyne against the USA introduced uncertainty around Belgium's selection approach, and that tactical unpredictability could work against them facing a side as structured as Spain. Mikel Merino's stoppage-time winner against Portugal showed La Roja possess match-winning quality even in tight encounters.
Belgium's 18-match unbeaten streak deserves respect, with two draws in their last five suggesting they are harder to beat than to overcome. Still, Spain's tournament pedigree and superior defensive solidity tilt the balance. We also favour under 2.5 goals at 1.96, given Spain's clean sheet dominance and their tendency to win by fine margins. Odds correct at time of publication.
Trends to Know about Spain vs Belgium
- Spain boast zero goals conceded in five matches
- Belgium scored four in Round of 16
- Spain unbeaten in 35 consecutive fixtures
Form & Statistics: Spain vs Belgium
Spain
Recent form
Season statistics (5)
Belgium
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Lineups: Spain vs Belgium
Spain
Starters
- 1 Unai Simón
- 2 Pedro Porro
- 3 Pau Cubarsí
- 4 Aymeric Laporte
- 5 Marc Cucurella
- 6 Rodri
- 7 Pedri
- 8 Mikel Merino
- 9 Lamine Yamal
- 10 Mikel Oyarzabal
- 11 Alex Baena
Bench
- David Raya
- Marcos Llorente
- Dani Olmo
- Fabián Ruiz
- Gavi
- Ferran Torres
- Martín Zubimendi
Absent
- Yeremy Pino (broken collarbone/shoulder injury)
Belgium
Starters
- 1 Thibaut Courtois
- 2 Timothy Castagne
- 3 Zeno Debast
- 4 Arthur Theate
- 5 Maxim De Cuyper
- 6 Youri Tielemans
- 7 Hans Vanaken
- 8 Jérémy Doku
- 9 Kevin De Bruyne
- 10 Leandro Trossard
- 11 Charles De Ketelaere
Bench
- Koen Casteels
- Brandon Mechele
- Nathan Ngoy
- Nicolas Raskin
- Dodi Lukebakio
- Romelu Lukaku
- Loïs Openda
Absent
- Amadou Onana (torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), ruled out for the remainder of the World Cup)
Medium confidence
Spain's 4-3-3 meets Belgium's 4-2-3-1 in what shapes up as a fascinating midfield contest. Rodri anchors the Spanish engine room, while Kevin De Bruyne pulls strings behind the Belgian front line, making the central corridor the decisive battleground in this World Cup quarter-final.
Spain's fluid, possession-based structure will look to press high and exploit the half-spaces, with Lamine Yamal a constant threat on the right. Belgium's double pivot offers defensive cover, but Jérémy Doku's directness on the opposite flank gives Roberto Martínez's side a genuine counter-attacking weapon.
Spain vs Belgium: Head-to-Head
Average statistics (recent meetings)
How to Watch Spain vs Belgium Match?
What time is Spain vs Belgium?
Spain vs Belgium kicks off at 20:00 BST on 10 July 2026 at Los Angeles Stadium.
Where is Spain vs Belgium being played?
This World Cup quarter-final takes place at the Los Angeles Stadium in Los Angeles, United States.
How Can I Watch Spain vs Belgium on TV and Live Stream?
This match will be broadcast live on Sony Sports Network and streamed via JioCinema in India.
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