Spain vs Belgium

World Cup · Quarterfinals

Kickwise AI before kickoff: Spain (59%)Final 2-1Correct

Spain

2-1

Belgium

World Cup · Quarterfinals

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Match summary

Half time1-1

Full time2-1

Spain beat Belgium 2-1. It was level at 1-1 at half time.

Match timeline

Spain

Belgium

0′45′90′

How the goals came

1-0F. Ruiz30′
1-1C. De Ketelaere41′
2-1M. Merino88′

F. Ruiz opened the scoring for Spain (30′). C. De Ketelaere levelled for Belgium, set up by T. Castagne (41′). M. Merino put Spain ahead (88′).

Cards and VAR

Yellow cards: Spain 2, Belgium 2.

In numbers

SpainBelgium

68%Possession32%

17Shots5

8Shots on target2

5Corners1

2.08Expected goals (xG)0.37

Spain had 68% of the ball. Shots: Spain 17 (8 on target), Belgium 5 (2). Expected goals (xG): Spain 2.08, Belgium 0.37. Top rated: Thibaut Courtois (Belgium), 7.9.

Kickwise AI before kickoff

Spain: 59%
Draw before penalties: 24%
Belgium: 17%

The AI's pick: Spain (medium confidence). Final 2-1. Correct

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Match facts

Competition: World Cup · Quarterfinals
Kickoff: Fri, Jul 10, 19:00 UTC
Referee: Michael Oliver, England
Goals: Spain: F. Ruiz 30′, M. Merino 88′
Belgium: C. De Ketelaere 41′

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Questions and answers

Who won Spain vs Belgium?

Spain beat Belgium 2-1. F. Ruiz opened the scoring for Spain in the 30th minute. M. Merino scored the winner in the 88th minute.

Who scored in Spain vs Belgium?

Spain: F. Ruiz 30′, M. Merino 88′. Belgium: C. De Ketelaere 41′.

Did the AI predict Spain vs Belgium correctly?

Before kickoff the Kickwise AI gave Spain 59%, the draw 24% and Belgium 17%, and picked Spain. The final score was 2-1, so the pick was right.

What were the key stats of Spain vs Belgium?

Spain had 68% of the ball. Shots: Spain 17 (8 on target), Belgium 5 (2). Expected goals (xG): Spain 2.08, Belgium 0.37. Corners: Spain 5, Belgium 1.

Who was the best player in Spain vs Belgium?

Top rated: Thibaut Courtois (Belgium), 7.9.

Were there any red cards in Spain vs Belgium?

No player was sent off.

When and where was Spain vs Belgium played?

Spain vs Belgium was played on Friday, July 10, 2026 at 19:00 UTC. Competition: World Cup, Quarterfinals.

Who started for Spain and Belgium?

Spain (4-2-3-1, coach Luis de la Fuente): U. Simon, P. Porro, P. Cubarsi, A. Laporte, M. Cucurella, Rodri, F. Ruiz, Lamine Yamal, D. Olmo, A. Baena, M. Oyarzabal. Belgium (4-2-3-1, coach Rudi Garcia): T. Courtois, T. Castagne, N. Ngoy, B. Mechele, M. De Cuyper, H. Vanaken, N. Raskin, L. Trossard, K. De Bruyne, J. Doku, C. De Ketelaere.

Who refereed Spain vs Belgium?

Michael Oliver, England was the referee.