Duel of candidates in the quarterfinals
Both teams star in one of the most anticipated matches of the Quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup. This Friday, July 10, these teams will measure forces with the aim of ensuring their presence among the four best in the tournament and keeping alive the dream of winning the championship.
The Spanish team arrives with maximum confidence after eliminating Portugal in the previous round, a result that confirmed the growth of the team throughout the competition. La Roja overcame an irregular start and now looks like one of the strongest candidates to fight for the title.
The path of both teams
On the other side appears Belgium, which advanced with authority after clearly beating the United States. Although the Red Devils are still looking to show their best level, they have a squad capable of competing against any rival. They know that a win would put them one step away from the grand final.
The record favors Spain. Both teams have met 23 times, with a balance of 12 victories for the Spanish, six wins for Belgium and five draws. In World Cups there are two precedents: Belgium eliminated Spain in the Quarterfinals of Mexico 1986 after a dramatic penalty shootout, while La Roja won 2-1 in the group stage of Italy 1990.
The winner of this match will advance to the semifinals of a World Cup that already brings together only the eight best teams on the planet. Every mistake can make a difference.
