Spain vs Belgium: World Cup 2026 prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds today | OneFootball

European heavyweights collide as France await in huge semi-final showdown

La Roja, the reigning European champions, are the only side left at the World Cup yet to concede a single goal and booked their place in the quarter-finals with a last-gasp 1-0 win over rivals Portugal.

Arsenal midfielder Mikel Merino scored the only goal of the game in second-half stoppage time, helping Spain to record a fourth straight win since being held to a surprise draw by Cape Verde in their opening match.

Belgium, meanwhile, have looked like a different prospect entirely since topping their group. A stunning comeback victory over Senegal set up a last-16 clash with co-hosts the USA, where they produced a statement performance.

The winners of this game will face favourites France in next week’s first semi-final clash after Les Bleus saw off Morocco 2-0 in Boston on Thursday.

Spain vs Belgium is scheduled for an 8pm BST kick-off today on Friday, July 10, 2026.

The match will take place at Los Angeles Stadium (SoFI Stadium) in Inglewood, California.

Where to watch Spain vs Belgium for FREE

TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live and free to air on BBC One, with coverage starting at 7.30pm BST.

Live stream: UK viewers can also catch the contest live online via the BBC iPlayer or BBC Sport website.

Spain vs Belgium team news

As ever, Spain have concerns over Nico Williams and Yeremy Pino as the pair are yet to be available for any of the knockout games.

New Liverpool signing Victor Munoz has recovered from a knock that forced him to miss the rest of the group phase, but is unlikely to start or feature here.

Spain squad

Goalkeepers: Unai Simon, David Raya, Joan Garcia

Defenders: Marcos Llorente, Marc Pubill, Pedro Porro, Aymeric Laporte, Eric Garcia, Pau Cubarsi, Marc Cucurella, Alejandro Grimaldo

Midfielders: Rodri, Martin Zubimendi, Mikel Merino, Pedri, Gavi, Fabian Ruiz, Alex Baena

Forwards: Yeremy Pino, Victor Munoz, Mikel Oyarzabal, Ferran Torres, Lamine Yamal, Dani Olmo, Nico Williams, Borja Iglesias

Belgium manager Rudi Garcia has made big decisions throughout the tournament and in the last-16 win over the USA, he opted to leave both Kevin De Bruyne and Jeremy Doku on the bench.

However, he will be forced into making at least one change after Amadou Onana was ruled after he ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his right knee.

Belgium squad

Goalkeepers: Thibaut Courtois, Senne Lammens, Mike Penders

Defenders: Timothy Castagne, Zeno Debast, Maxim de Cuyper, Koni de Winter, Brandon Mechele, Thomas Meunier, Nathan Ngoy, Joaquin Seys, Arthur Theate

Midfielders: Kevin De Bruyne, Amadou Onana, Nicolas Raskin, Youri Tielemans, Hans Vanaken, Axel Witsel

Forwards: Charles de Ketelaere, Jeremy Doku, Matias Fernandez-Pardo, Romelu Lukaku, Dodi Lukebakio, Diego Moreira, Alexis Saelemaekers, Leandro Trossard

Spain vs Belgium prediction

Not many will have predicted Belgium to be here. Far from convincing in their opening two group games, trailing by two in the 85th minute against Senegal before taking on the host nation in the last 16.

However, facing Spain will be a step up and we think it will be a game too far for the Red Devils with the European champions improving with each match.

Spain to win, 2-0.

Head to head (h2h) history and results

Spain wins: 12

Belgium wins: 5

Draws: 5

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