How did Spain and Belgium line up?

Both confirmed starting XIs, formations and substitutes for Spain vs Belgium are shown above.

What was the score in Spain vs Belgium?

Spain vs Belgium finished 2–1 on 10 Jul 2026.

ESP

SpainvsBelgiumlineups

BEL

2–1

Full TimeFri, 10th Jul 268pm BSTWC

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Spain

F. Ruiz30'
M. Merino88'

2–1

Belgium

C. De Ketelaere41'

Official Lineup

Spain

Changes vs last WC lineup vs Portugal 6 Jul 2026

InFabián Ruiz

OutPedri

Unchanged goalkeeper line for the 6th WC game in a row.
Simón started their 6th consecutive WC match.
Cubarsí started their 6th consecutive WC match.
Laporte started their 6th consecutive WC match.
Cucurella started their 6th consecutive WC match.
Rodri started their 6th consecutive WC match.

Belgium

Changes vs last WC lineup vs USA 7 Jul 2026

InHans VanakenKevin De BruyneJérémy Doku

OutAmadou OnanaDodi LukebakioYouri Tielemans

4-2-3-1 formation used for the 6th WC game in a row.
Unchanged goalkeeper line for the 6th WC game in a row.
Courtois started their 6th consecutive WC match.
Mechele started their 6th consecutive WC match.
Trossard started their 6th consecutive WC match.
Cuyper started their 5th consecutive WC match.

Fan Predictions — 5 lineups created

Top fan accuracy

Anonymous10/11on Spain

Spain

3 predictions

Avg 9.3/11Best 10/11

67% picked 4-2-3-1 ✓

Only 0% picked Fabián Ruiz — started

100% picked Pedri — benched

Top scoring predictions

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Belgium

2 predictions

Avg 7.5/11Best 9/11

100% picked 4-2-3-1 ✓

Only 0% picked Hans Vanaken — started

100% picked D. Lukebakio — benched

Top scoring predictions

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Spain vs Belgium record

Spain wins

Draws

Belgium wins

1 meeting on record

LAST MEETINGS

10 Jul 2026Spain 2–1 BelgiumWorld Cup

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