World Cup Quarter-final – July 11 Preview: Spain Face Belgium | Win Probability + Match Outlook

The FIFA World Cup quarter-finals continue with a heavyweight European showdown as Spain take on Belgium for a place in the semi-finals. Spain progressed after a dramatic late victory over Portugal, while Belgium delivered one of the tournament’s most convincing performances by defeating co-hosts USA 4-1.

With both teams playing attractive attacking football, this promises to be one of the standout matches of the quarter-final stage.

Spain vs Belgium (July 11 | Quarter-final)

Win Probability

🇪🇸 Spain Win: 56%

🤝 Draw (After 90 Minutes): 24%

🇧🇪 Belgium Win: 20%

Predicted Scores

1️⃣ Spain 2–1 Belgium

2️⃣ Spain 1–0 Belgium

3️⃣ 1–1 Draw (Extra Time)

Key Factors

Spain’s possession and midfield control

Belgium’s counter-attacking speed

Finishing efficiency in key moments

Match Analysis

Spain have continued to showcase their trademark possession-based football throughout the tournament. Their dramatic stoppage-time winner against Portugal highlighted both their patience and ability to produce decisive moments under pressure. With excellent ball circulation and strong midfield balance, Spain remain one of the favourites to lift the World Cup.

Belgium enter the quarter-finals in outstanding form after a dominant 4-1 victory over the United States. Charles De Ketelaere starred with two goals as Belgium displayed clinical finishing and dangerous attacking transitions. However, the team will be without midfielder Amadou Onana, who suffered a tournament-ending knee injury against the USA, creating an important gap in midfield.

Spain will attempt to dictate possession and slow the game down, while Belgium are expected to rely on quick transitions and direct attacking play whenever opportunities appear.

Spain are likely to dominate possession, patiently building attacks through midfield and creating overloads in wide areas.

Belgium will probably defend compactly before launching fast counter-attacks, looking to exploit any space left behind Spain’s advancing full-backs.

If Spain score first, they are well positioned to control the tempo. If Belgium strike early, the match could become far more open.

Spain enter as slight favourites thanks to their consistency and control of possession, but Belgium’s explosive attack means they remain fully capable of producing another major result despite the absence of Onana.

Sources

Reuters

FIFA World Cup

FourFourTwo

Official FIFA World Cup Match Schedule

Can Spain’s possession game carry them into the World Cup semi-finals, or will Belgium’s attacking firepower eliminate another European heavyweight? Share your prediction for this blockbuster quarter-final.