Spain Favored Over Belgium in World Cup Quarterfinal Clash

Spain enters the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals as the favorite against Belgium, with the highly anticipated match scheduled for Friday at 4 p.m. Argentinian time at the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.

La Furia Roja secured their spot in the final eight by defeating Portugal with a late goal from Mikel Merino. Belgium, on the other hand, demonstrated a strong performance by eliminating the United States with a decisive 4-1 victory, featuring goals from Charles De Ketelaere and Romelu Lukaku.

Historically, Spain has had the upper hand in recent encounters. They won their last meeting, a friendly in 2016, 2-0. In World Cup history, they met twice in 1986, where Belgium won on penalties after a 1-1 draw in the quarterfinals, and in 1990, Spain won the group stage match 2-1.

Betting markets reflect Spain's favored status, with odds indicating a higher probability of their victory and progression to the semifinals compared to Belgium. The match will be broadcast on Telefé, DSports, and Flow, with streaming available on Paramount+.