WC PROGNOSTICATION: Will favorite Spain beat Belgium in LA on Friday? Spain has yet to give up a goal!
96% of users predicted YES — the community got this one right. 28 predictions cast.
Spain defeated Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup quarterfinal at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on July 10, 2026, advancing to a semifinal meeting with France. Fabian Ruiz put Spain ahead in the first half before Charles De Ketelaere equalized for Belgium, leveling the match at 1-1. Substitute Mikel Merino settled it in the 88th minute, turning in a rebound after goalkeeper Senne Lammens spilled a shot from Pau Cubarsi, less than two minutes after Merino had entered the game.
Belgium's equalizer meant Spain conceded a goal in the tournament for the first time, despite entering the match unbeaten and unscored-upon. The late winner nonetheless preserved Spain's run to the final four, where it will face France, winners over Morocco in Thursday's Boston quarterfinal.
The community had priced Spain's win at 96 percent likely, correctly anticipating the outcome despite Belgium pushing the match to a one-goal margin deep into the second half. The result kept Spain among the tournament's most dominant sides through the knockout rounds, alongside France, heading into the semifinal round.