10/07/2026 04:57 - Deportes
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is entering its most tense and emotional stage. This Friday, July 10, 2026, the national teams of Spain and Belgium will clash at the Los Angeles stadium for a coveted spot in the tournament's semifinals.
The match promises to be a spectacle. Spain has been growing throughout the tournament and recently eliminated Portugal, leaving Cristiano Ronaldo behind in the process. Meanwhile, Belgium comfortably defeated the United States and will look to surprise La Roja on American soil.
Date: Friday, July 10, 2026
Stadium: Los Angeles, USA
Stage: Quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup
Both teams arrive with their best weapons for this knockout clash. Spain will likely maintain its core with young stars like Lamine Yamal and a luxury midfield. Belgium, for its part, will rely on the experience of Thibaut Courtois and its offensive talent.
Unai Simón; Pedro Porro, Aymeric Laporte, Pau Cubarsí, Marc Cucurella; Pedri, Rodri, Álex Baena; Dani Olmo, Lamine Yamal, and Mikel Oyarzabal.
Thibaut Courtois; Timothy Castagne, Brandon Mechele, Nathan Ngoy, Maxim De Cuyper; Youri Tielemans, Nicolas Raskin, Hans Vanaken; Dodi Lukebakio, Charles De Ketelaere, and Leandro Trossard.
According to Opta data, Spain starts with a significant statistical advantage to reach the semifinals.
| Team | Win Probability |
|---|---|
| Spain | 55.6% |
| Draw | 23.4% |
| Belgium | 21% |
Spain and Belgium have faced each other on 23 occasions prior to this match, with a historical record favoring La Roja: 12 Spanish victories, 6 Belgian victories, and 5 draws. In World Cup history:
Source: ESPN / Opta. Information regarding the 2026 World Cup.
Alfredo S. Quiroga
