Spain will face Belgium in the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup. This is a showdown between two teams with quality attacks, but with quite different approaches to the match.
The representative of the Iberian Peninsula is showing remarkable stability. After a goalless draw with Cabo Verde in the opening match, coach Luis de la Fuente's team won 4 consecutive matches against Saudi Arabia, Uruguay, Austria and Portugal to advance to the quarterfinals.
Spain's biggest strength lies in the defense system. After 5 matches, La Roja has not conceded a goal, while the midfield with Rodri, Pedri or Dani Olmo helps the team maintain control and impose on the opponent.
On the opposite side, Belgium is also having a series of positive matches. After a not too convincing group stage, coach Domenico Tedesco's team gradually accelerated when they defeated Senegal after 120 minutes and then won big against the USA 4-1 in the round of 16.
Statistics also reflect the contrast between the two teams. Spain scored 9 goals after 5 matches but have not conceded any. Meanwhile, Belgium has a more effective attack with 13 goals, but the defense has conceded 5 goals.
The 2026 World Cup quarter-final match between Spain and Belgium takes place at 2:00 AM on July 11.
