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Spain and Belgium will meet in the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Friday, July 10, 2026 at 3:00 pm ET from Los Angeles Stadium.
Spain has been nearly flawless in five games, going 4-0-1 with nine goals scored and none conceded. Goalkeeper Unai Simón has set a World Cup record with six consecutive clean sheets and a goalless streak of 609 minutes across the 2022 and 2026 tournaments. Mikel Oyarzabal leads Spain’s attack with four goals so far in the World Cup.
Belgium enters 3-0-2 in five games, with Romelu Lukaku scoring three goals so far in the tournament, including a decisive goal off the bench in a 4-1 round of 16 victory over the United States that extended Belgium’s unbeaten streak to 18 games.
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How to watch Spain vs. Belgium
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Spain’s control of the center, especially through Rodri, is what must be taken into account.
Spain has played this tournament with strangled control in the matches. He averages 65.6 minutes of possession per game and Rodri is tied for the team lead with 7 chances created between the midfielders who drive that control. When Spain gets into its groove, it pins teams down with high-volume passing and keeps the ball in the final third long enough to turn pressure into clean looks.
Belgium has enough quality to go back. Leandro Trossard has created 15 opportunities in the tournament, and Belgium’s attack has shown that it can generate danger even without controlling the ball. If Belgium can break Spain’s midfield line and get into faster attacking sequences, the match will change quickly.
Watch the first stretch after kickoff. If Rodri receives cleanly and advances, Spain will likely be dictating the terms.
Players to watch
The Arsenal winger has arguably been Belgium’s best player in this World Cup with two goals and two assists so far in the tournament (and all of those goal contributions have come in the last three games). He has been instrumental in taking shots and creating opportunities. He could be the Red Devils’ most important option to try to break down the impenetrable Spanish defense.
Over time, Spain will have to score more goals to have a realistic chance of winning the title. He will not be able to fully defend his way to the World Cup. Barcelona’s 18-year-old Yamal is the best teenager in football and has already been nominated for the Ballon d’Or. In five games in this tournament, he has only one goal and no assists. If he can find the form he showed this season in Barcelona, Spain will be in great shape.
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