Football Tips Today, 10 Jul 2026: Key Match Analysis for the 2026 World Cup Quarterfinals and Today's Fixture Program
On 10 July 2026, football tips continue with the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals, day 2. Former world champion Spain meets Belgium from 2018. Let’s follow the match analysis and predictions for this pair.
- 2026 World Cup quarterfinal / Kickoff at 02:00 (early morning 11 Jul Thailand time)
*Live broadcast on Monomax
Spain is the only team not to concede a goal in all five matches of the 2026 World Cup, aiming for their first world title in 16 years. They have extended their unbeaten streak to 35 matches across all competitions. In the last 11 matches against Belgium, Spain won 9 times; their last loss was back in Euro 1980 group stage (1-2). For this game, fitness of wingers Nico Williams and Víctor Buñjo remains uncertain, and a choice may be needed between Miguel Merino, the hero who scored the winning goal against Portugal in the round of 16, or Fabián Ruiz for a starting spot. Up front, Lamine Yamal leads the attack alongside Mikel Oyarzabal, who has contributed to 23 goals in the last 17 matches.
Belgium has reached the World Cup quarterfinals for the second time in their last three appearances. Despite inconsistent form, they remain unbeaten with 3 wins and 2 draws in the round of 16. They came back from 0-2 down to beat Senegal 3-2 in extra time, then recently thrashed co-host USA 4-1 in the round of 16. Under Rudy Garcia, Belgium has an 18-match unbeaten streak (12 wins, 6 draws). However, in 22 meetings with Spain, Belgium has only 5 wins, 5 draws, and 12 losses. Bad news is that defensive midfielder Amadou Onana suffered a severe injury ending his World Cup campaign. This opens opportunities for Nicolas Raskin and Hans Vanaken to fill in. Kevin De Bruyne, who was on the bench, is expected to start to orchestrate the attack alongside Youri Tielemans, supporting forwards Leandro Trossard and Charles De Ketelaere.
When compared pound for pound, Spain looks slightly stronger than Belgium. Unless anything unexpected happens, Spain is likely to edge through to the semifinals.
Match Prediction Spain will narrowly defeat Belgium and continue their pursuit of a second world championship title.