Spain VS Belgium

Spain's head coach, De la Fuente, has developed a highly mature 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 possession - based system. The team has an average age of only 26.2, which gives them excellent running ability and continuous pressing power. This is a key factor in their consistent performance in high - intensity knockout games. In terms of squad depth, players like Ferran Torres, Gavi, and Nico Williams all have the quality to start. This allows the team to maintain a high - intensity press throughout the 90 minutes. On the other hand, Belgium faces significant issues. Their midfield mainstay, Onana, was injured in the match against the United States and is likely to miss the game against Spain. This is a major blow to the team's midfield interception ability. The physical condition of De Bruyne is also in question. Even if he returns, it's hard to ensure he can play the full game. In terms of the defense, Belgium is less stable than Spain. They conceded goals in the group stage and were twice breached by Senegal in the knockout round, which reveals the hidden problems in their defensive end. Visit Nowgoal.net to watch World Cup 2026 livescore & free live football streaming