Spain vs Belgium World Cup Quarter Final Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips (July 10, 2026)

🔮 Spain vs Belgium Prediction

Spain’s ability to dominate the ball alongside the defensive strength they have shown in this tournament means our Spain v Belgium FIFA World Cup prediction is for a Spanish win when the sides meet in Los Angeles on July 10th.

Spain have yet to concede a goal during the World Cup, and even though Belgium have the firepower of the likes of Jeremy Doku, Romelu Lukaku, Leandro Trossard and Youri Tielemans at their disposal, Spain’s ability to keep the ball and stifle their opponents could make all the difference. Spain will look to Lamine Yamal, Pedri and Dani Olmo to create against Belgium’s defence, while in Rodri they have a player who can dictate the tempo of the game in Spain’s favour.

It should be a tight tactical affair given Spain’s playing style, but we think their ability to control the game will tell in the end, and they will eventually get the breakthrough against Belgium. If Belgium could get an early goal, it could change the dynamic of the match, but we think Spain can grab a narrow 1- or 2-goal win and book their spot in their first semi-final since 2010, the year they won the World Cup.

🪄 Spain vs Belgium Betting Odds

We are now going to look at the latest Spain v Belgium betting odds before the match kicks off on July 10th. The betting odds show that Spain are comfortable favourites for the match, with the European champions priced at between 1.57 and 1.63 with our selected list of bookmakers. Belgium, who have done well to get this far given their early struggles, are available to sports betting fans at between 5.35 and 5.90.

Below you will find the current Spain v Belgium odds with five of the best Irish bookies around.

Result

Spain to Win

1.60

1.63

1.57

1.57

1.57

Belgium to Win

5.25

5.33

5.90

5.90

5.90

Draw

3.90

3.66

4.00

4.00

4.00

Both Teams to Score

1.77

1.75

1.80

1.80

1.80

Over 2.5 Goals

1.77

1.78

1.80

1.80

1.80

Result

Spain to Win

1.60

1.63

1.57

1.57

1.57

Belgium to Win

5.25

5.33

5.90

5.90

5.90

Draw

3.90

3.66

4.00

4.00

4.00

Both Teams to Score

1.77

1.75

1.80

1.80

1.80

Over 2.5 Goals

1.77

1.78

1.80

1.80

1.80

🧨 Spain Squad Form

Spain have yet to fully impress so far in the World Cup, although they are quietly going about their business armed with one of the best squads remaining in the competition. They have yet to concede a goal, while they have played 3,382 passes so far in the tournament, the most of any team.

That is crucial to how they want to play, but they will hope their wide men, like Lamine Yamal, Alex Baena and Ferran Torres, keep growing into the competition, as it will allow them to stretch the pitch in attack.

Spain Players to Watch

We will now look at three Spain stars who will be key for the European champions against Belgium.

• Rodri: Spain have some of the best passing midfielders at their disposal in Pedri and Manchester City’s Rodri. It is Rodri who leads Spain’s passing stats so far, a vital part of how Luis de la Fuente’s team tries to control matches.
• Lamine Yamal: The Barcelona superstar has yet to really take a grip of this World Cup. Perhaps this is the match when he ignites for his team, showing off all his dazzling dribbling skills, as well as his creativity on the ball.
• Mikel Oyarzabal: With 4 goals in the tournament so far, the Real Sociedad forward was quiet against Portugal but has become an effective international goalscorer, as his record of 29 goals in 58 caps shows.

🥇 Belgium Squad Form

Belgium really struggled to impress in the group stages, just about finishing top of Group G, a group which included New Zealand, Iran and Egypt. They then defeated Senegal in the last 32 through a stoppage-time extra-time penalty from Youri Tielemans. That led to a last 16 clash with the hosts, the USA, a match that had some controversy due to the availability of US striker Folarin Balogun, who had originally been suspended.

That controversy seemed to spur the Belgians on as they easily accounted for the US, beating them 4-1. They claimed victory despite losing Amadou Onana to a tournament-ending injury, while also dropping Kevin De Bruyne and Jeremy Doku to the bench.

Belgium Players to Watch

Below are three players that Belgium may rely on if they want to shock Spain in their quarter-final clash.

• Thibaut Courtois: Given we expect Spain to have most of the ball and be the ones looking to probe around Belgium’s 18-yard box, the Real Madrid stopper could be crucial in keeping his side in the game. Belgium have the potential to cause Spain problems up front, but they will probably need Courtois to produce some moments of magic to give them any chance.
• Youri Tielemans: The team captain is vital to any hopes Belgium have. Whether playing further forward or as one of the deeper midfielders in the absence of Amadou Onana, Tielemans has the class to impact the match, as proven by the two goals he has scored for his team so far.
• Romelu Lukaku: Belgium’s record goalscorer has been mostly used off the bench in this tournament. That hasn’t stopped him from aiding his team with 3 goals to bring his World Cup tally to 8 in 17 World Cup appearances. His impact off the bench once more could be important in the closing stages if the Belgians are still in the match.

🎈 Spain vs Belgium Predicted Lineups

With regard to the potential Spain v Belgium lineups, below you can find the starting 11s both teams sent out in their respective last 16 wins against Portugal and the USA.

⚡⚡ Spain vs Belgium - H2H Stats

When we look at the Spain v Belgium head-to-head record, we see that the two sides have met on 22 occasions throughout their football history. Spain have won 12 of those meetings, Belgium have won 5, and there have also been 5 draws. Below you can see the stats from their last three clashes.