Spain vs Belgium — Predicted Lineups & Prediction
Spain vs Belgium World Cup 2026 preview: predicted starting lineups and formations (4-4-2 vs 4-3-3), tactical matchup, key players (Lamine Yamal and Mikel Oyarzabal · Leandro Trossard and Dodi Lukébakio) and our match prediction. This is a quarter-final knockout tie — win or go home. Kick-off Friday, 10 July 2026 at 19:00 UTC. Venue: SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles. Predicted starting lineups below update automatically when official XIs are announced.
Spain vs Belgium Predicted Starting XI & Lineups
Predicted XIs based on current form and squad news. This page refreshes automatically when official lineups drop (~1 hour before kick-off).
Spain vs Belgium Prediction
Spain edge in as slight favourites against Belgium, but the margins are fine. Spain's biggest threat runs through Lamine Yamal and Mikel Oyarzabal, while Belgium will pin their hopes on Leandro Trossard and Dodi Lukébakio. It is the quarter-final — win or go home. The match is staged at SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles. The predicted XIs reflect current form and squad news; official lineups are confirmed about an hour before kick-off. Make your own call — predict the result, exact score and goalscorers on FootballDream before kick-off.
Tactical matchup
Spain line up in a 4-4-2, Belgium in a 4-3-3. Spain will expect the bulk of possession and the task of breaking down a compact block, while Belgium are likely to defend deeper and look to spring Leandro Trossard and Dodi Lukébakio on the counter. Whether Dani Olmo and Álex Baena can dictate tempo will shape how open the game becomes. In a knockout tie the first goal and set pieces carry outsized weight, with caution often trumping early ambition.
Key players to watch
- Spain: Lamine Yamal, Mikel Oyarzabal, Dani Olmo — 4-4-2 formation
- Belgium: Leandro Trossard, Dodi Lukébakio, Charles De Ketelaere — 4-3-3 formation
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