Spain vs. Belgium Picks – World Cup Quarterfinals Betting Preview, Team News, and Predictions (Jul 10) 

• When: Friday, July 10, 2026. 3:00 PM ET
• Where: Los Angeles Stadium, USA
• How to Watch: FOX, Telemundo

Spain vs. Belgium World Cup Preview

European nations collide in the World Cup quarterfinals in Los Angeles on July 10, with both Spain and Belgium setting their sights on a place in the final four in North America. But which nations’ dreams of sporting immortality will continue into the semi-finals?

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Spain Stats & Team News

As the reigning European champions, Spain have long been considered to be leading contenders to win the World Cup this summer. La Roja’s main strength has been their defensive solidity, keeping clean sheets in all five of their fixtures this summer.

That was evident once again in their narrow 1-0 win against Portugal in the round of 16, limiting their opponents to just three shots on target. Lamine Yamal will be crucial as the tournament progresses, but the teenager has registered just one goal to this point at the World Cup.

Likely Lineup:

(4-1-2-3) Simon (GK); Porro, Cubarsi, Laporte, Cucurella; Rodri; Olmo, Pedri; Yamal, Oyarzabal, Baena

Belgium Stats & Team News

It is somewhat surprising that Belgium have progressed to as far as the quarterfinals at the World Cup this summer. Rudi Garcia’s side were patchy in the group stage, but they ultimately topped Group G after going unbeaten in their three fixtures. Their performance levels have improved since the knockout stage has got underway, coming back from 2-0 down to beat Senegal in the round of 32, before dismantling the USA in their round of 16 clash on Monday.

Garcia’s decision to leave out Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku raised eyebrows, but Belgium produced their best performance of the tournament. Charles De Ketelaere has been a solid performer, registering three goal involvements this summer.

Likely Lineup:

(4-2-3-1) Courtois (GK); Castagne, Ngoy, Mechele, De Cuyper; Tielemans, Witsel; Trossard, Raskin, Doku; De Ketelaere

Head-to-Head Stats

• Spain have won six of their seven head-to-head encounters against Belgium, with all wins coming in the last six clashes.
• This will be a third World Cup meeting between the nations, with Spain winning the latest 2-1 in 1990.

Spain vs. Belgium World Cup Picks

Belgium’s shock run at the World Cup will come to an end at the quarterfinal stage against a defensively solid Spain. The EURO champions boast the quality at both ends of the field to easily secure a 2-0 win to book their spot in the final four.

• Spain (-1) (+110)