The 2026 FIFA World Cup is reaching its climax, and the quarter-final matchup between Spain and Belgium promises to be an absolute blockbuster. Scheduled for Saturday, July 11, at 04:00 KST (Monday, July 6, 14:00 Local Time), this heavyweight clash will take place at the iconic SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, California. With a spot in the semi-finals on the line, let’s look at the squad depth, tournament form, and key matchups for both European powerhouses. Match Details Team Analysis &Tournament Form 🇪🇸 Spain: The Defensive Masters Ranked #3 in the FIFA World Rankings, Luis de la Fuente’s squad has been a model of tactical discipline and defensive resilience. Boasting an incredibly young yet experienced squad (average age 26.8), La Roja has only conceded a single goal throughout their tournament run. 2026 World Cup Journey: Round of 32: Spain 3-0 Austria Round of 16: Spain 1-0 Portugal 🇧🇪 Belgium: The High-Octane Attack Ranked #6 in the FIFA World Rankings, Domenico Tedesco’s Belgium relies heavily on their physical presence (average height 185.2 cm) and explosive transitions. While their group stage performance was steady, their attacking frontline truly ignited in the knockout stages, smashing four goals past the USA. 2026 World Cup Journey: Round of 32: Belgium 3-2 Senegal (After Extra Time) Round of 16: Belgium 4-1 USA Comparative Team Stats Metric 🇪🇸 Spain 🇧🇪 Belgium FIFA Ranking #3 #6 Average Age 26.8 years 26.8 years Average Height 181.73 cm 185.2 cm Top 5 League Players 25 21 Head Coach Luis de la Fuente Domenico Tedesco Official Squad Lineups 🇪🇸 Spain Squad 🇧🇪 Belgium Squad Key Matchup: Manchester City Teammates Collide The tactical battleground will inevitably belong to the midfield. We will see Manchester City’s midfield anchor Rodri direct traffic for Spain, while his club teammate Kevin De Bruyne pulls the strings for Belgium’s lethal counter-attacks. Whoever controls this space will likely book a ticket to the semi-finals.