- Spain vs Belgium lineups: Lamine Yamal starts for Spain tonight, while Charles De Ketelaere, fresh off his brace against the USA, spearheads Belgium’s attack.
- The two sides clash at SoFi Stadium on Friday, July 10, in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals.
- The winner will face France in the semifinals on Tuesday in Dallas.
Highly rated Lamine Yamal starts for Spain tonight, while Charles de Ketelaere, fresh off his brace against the USA, leads Belgium’s attack as the two sides clash in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals.
Spain lines up in a fluid 4-2-3-1 formation designed to dominate possession at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.
Unai Simon starts between the posts, protected by full-backs Pedro Porro on the right and Marc Cucurella on the left, while Pau Cubarsi andAymeric Laporte marshal the heart of the defense.
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Spain vs Belgium Lineups
In midfield, the influential duo of Rodri and Fabian Ruiz will dictate the tempo. Further forward, the exciting Yamal operates from the right wing, Dani Olmo takes up the No.10 role, and Alex Baena provides width on the left, all supporting their top striker Mikel Oyarzabal.
Spain will be without midfielder Pedri in the starting lineup, while dynamic winger Nico Williams is limited to the bench as he continues to recover from an adductor strain.
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- Spain starting XI: Unai Simon, Pedro Porro, Aymeric Laporte, Pau Cubarsi, Marc Cucurella, Fabian Ruiz, Alex Baena, Rodri, Dani Olmo, Lamine Yamal, Mikel Oyarzabal
- Spain substitutes: David Raya, Joan Garcia, Marc Pubill, Álex Grimaldo, Eric García, Marcos Llorente, Mikel Merino, Gavi, Martín Zubimendi, Pedri, Ferran Torres, Yeremy Pino, Nico Williams, Víctor Muñoz, Borja Iglesias
Belgium responds with the same 4-2-3-1 formation, built on tactical discipline and devastating counter-attacks.
Thibaut Courtois stands between the sticks behind a back four of Timothy Castagne, Brandon Mechele, Nathan Ngoy, and Maxim De Cuyper.
With Amadou Onana sidelined, Youri Tielemans and Nicolas Raskin form a hardworking midfield partnership.
Ahead of them, Leandro Trossard starts on the right, talisman Kevin De Bruyne orchestrates play through the middle, and Jeremy Doku attacks from the left, with Ketelaere leading the line.
Belgium has been dealt a major setback, with midfield powerhouse Amadou Onana ruled out of the tournament after suffering an ACL injury.
In a turn of event, Hans Vanaken replaced Youri Tielemans in the Belgium team starting lineup. Tielemans was unexpectedly withdrawn right before kick-off against Spain after sustaining an injury during the pre-match warm-up
- Belgium starting XI: Thibaut Courtois, Brandon Mechele, Maxim De Cuyper, Timothy Castagne, Nathan Ngoy, Kevin De Bruyne, Hans Vanaken, Nicolas Raskin, Leandro Trossard, Jeremy Doku, Charles De Ketelaere
- Belgium substitutes: Senne Lammens, Mike Penders, Arthur Theate, Thomas Meunier, Koni De Winter, Joaquin Seys, Axel Witsel, Diego Moreira, Hans Vanaken, Alexis Saelemaekers, Romelu Lukaku, Dodi Lukebakio, Matías Fernández-Pardo
The stakes could not be higher as Spain chases its first World Cup semifinal appearance since lifting the trophy in 2010, looking to preserve its perfect tournament record.
Belgium, meanwhile, is aiming to equal its historic third-place finish from 2018 with a talented new generation.
This blockbuster encounter marks the 23rd senior international meeting between the two European giants.
Spain has traditionally held the upper hand, recording 12 victories compared to Belgium’s five, with five matches ending level.
The winner of tonight’s heavyweight showdown will secure a place in Tuesday’s semifinal in Dallas, where imperious France side awaits after eliminating Morocco earlier in the tournament.
Where to watch Spain vs Belgium match in Kenya
In Kenya, you can catch the crucial quaterfinal World Cup clash between Spain vs Belgium live on SuperSport International (via DStv Channel 222) or on Azam TV Kenya through Azam Sports 2 HD and Azam Sports 4 HD.
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