Spain vs Belgium Prediction & Tips
Spain vs Belgium is the World Cup 2026 quarter-final that pits the tournament’s best defense against its most prolific attack. Spain are the only team yet to concede a single goal — five games, five clean sheets. Belgium have scored 13 goals in five matches. Something has to give in Los Angeles on Friday.
Spain reached this Spain vs Belgium tie by beating Portugal 1-0 in the Round of 16 thanks to Mikel Merino’s 91st-minute winner — their first World Cup quarter-final since winning the trophy in 2010. Lamine Yamal has been their standout player, while Pedri, Dani Olmo and Oyarzabal provide the creative and defensive balance that makes this Spain side so hard to break down.
Belgium demolished co-hosts USA 4-1 in the Round of 16, with De Ketelaere scoring twice, Vanaken controlling midfield and Lukaku finishing from the bench. It was Belgium’s most complete performance of the tournament and a statement heading into this quarter-final.
MIKEL OYARZABAL OVER 1.5 SHOTS ON TARGET @ 2.42
