2026 World Cup Quarter-finals: Matches for Day 29 and predictions
Friday, July 10, 2026 continues the FIFA World Cup quarterfinals with one of the tournament's most anticipated matchups
Spain and Belgium battle for a place in the semifinals in a clash that promises to showcase Spain's possession-based style against Belgium's attacking firepower.
Spain vs Belgium
Los Angeles, USA – 12:00 p.m. (local time)
🦊 Spotty has spoken:
"My crystal ball sees a very balanced match. Spain should dominate possession and control the tempo, but Belgium has the speed, talent and quality to punish any defensive mistake. This looks like a game that will be decided by the smallest details—and I wouldn't rule out extra time."
Spain enters the quarterfinals on the back of a consistent tournament, relying on ball possession, tactical organization and creativity in attack. Belgium arrives in excellent form, combining intensity, clinical finishing and quick transitions that can trouble even the most organized defenses.
What to expect:
Spain is expected to take control of possession from the opening minutes, patiently moving the ball to find gaps in Belgium's defense. Belgium will likely stay compact, defend aggressively and look to exploit counterattacking opportunities at speed. The midfield battle and finishing efficiency inside both penalty areas are expected to play a decisive role.
Spotty's prediction:
Spain holds a slight edge thanks to its consistency and ability to dictate the pace of the game, but Belgium has more than enough quality to keep the contest level and push the match into the closing stages.
🎯 Predicted score: Spain 2-1 Belgium (after extra time).
📊 Probability: 31%.
