Spain vs Belgium Stats, Match Statistics, xG & Player Data
(Los Angeles)
Spain vs Belgium stats frame a World Cup 2026 quarter-final at Los Angeles Stadium, where the Spain national football team face the Belgium national football team on 10 July 2026. FOX public pre-match data gives Belgium the stronger goals, xG, shots, and chance-creation averages, while Spain bring a perfect defensive record and five clean sheets. The matchup starts as a contrast between Belgium volume and Spain control.
Spain World Cup 2026 squad and fixtures show a side that reached the quarter-final after beating Portugal 1-0. Belgium World Cup 2026 squad and fixtures show a team that advanced after beating the United States 4-1. The World Cup 2026 quarter-finals schedule places this tie second in the last-eight order.
The match is scheduled for 3:00 PM ET at Los Angeles Stadium, which FIFA lists as a 19:00 UTC kickoff on 10 July. It belongs in the World Cup 2026 stats and records tracker because Spain have allowed 0.0 goals per game and Belgium have scored 2.6 per game. Full match stats should replace these pre-match averages after the official event feed closes.
Spain vs Belgium Stats – Match Statistics Overview
Spain enter with 1.8 goals per game, 1.7 xG, 17.2 shots, 73% average possession, and 11.0 chances created per game in FOX public matchup data. Those numbers show a team that controls long spells and limits damage. Spain also carry a 0.0 goals-against average, which gives them the cleanest defensive record left in this side of the bracket.
Belgium enter with 2.6 goals per game, 2.0 xG, 21.2 shots, 60% average possession, and 13.0 chances created per game. Their attacking profile is stronger than Spain in raw output and chance quality. The tactical question is whether Belgium can keep that volume against Spain without giving up midfield control.
Spain vs Belgium Stats Snapshot
The snapshot uses verified public pre-match data because the official live-event feed has not opened yet. Belgium lead in goals, xG, shots, and chances created, while Spain lead in ranking, possession, goals against, and clean sheets. That split makes the quarter-final a useful test of defensive control against attacking volume.
| Stat | Spain | Belgium |
|---|---|---|
| FIFA Ranking | 2 | 9 |
| Goals Per Match | 1.8 | 2.6 |
| xG Per Match | 1.7 | 2.0 |
| Goals Against Per Match | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Shots Per Match | 17.2 | 21.2 |
| Average Possession | 73% | 60% |
| Chances Created Avg | 11.0 | 13.0 |
Attacking Stats Comparison
Belgium have the stronger attacking data before kickoff. FOX lists them at 2.6 goals per game and 21.2 shots per game, with Romelu Lukaku leading their scoring line. Charles De Ketelaere also leads Belgium in xG with 1.5, which gives them another central route to goal.
Spain still have enough finishing quality to punish Belgium. Mikel Oyarzabal leads Spain with four goals, nine shots on goal, and 2.8 xG in the FOX player leaders. Spain do not need a high shot count if their possession creates cleaner final actions.
| Attack Stat | Spain | Belgium |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Per Match | 1.8 | 2.6 |
| Expected Goals Avg | 1.7 | 2.0 |
| Shots Per Match | 17.2 | 21.2 |
| Top Scorer | Mikel Oyarzabal, 4 | Romelu Lukaku, 3 |
| Chances Created Avg | 11.0 | 13.0 |
| Shot Conversion | 10% | 12% |
| xG Leader | Mikel Oyarzabal, 2.8 | Charles De Ketelaere, 1.5 |
Defensive Stats Comparison
Spain have the stronger defensive record in the public data. FOX lists Spain at 0.0 goals against per game, with Unai Simon carrying five clean sheets and a 17 keeper-save marker. That record matters because Belgium have scored nine goals across their last three wins.
Belgium bring a more exposed defensive profile. Thibaut Courtois has one clean sheet and a 19 keeper-save marker, but Belgium have allowed 1.0 goals per game. Spain can exploit that if Oyarzabal and Lamine Yamal stretch Belgium across the front line.
| Defensive Stat | Spain | Belgium |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Against Per Match | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Keeper Clean Sheets | Unai Simon, 5 | Thibaut Courtois, 1 |
| Keeper Save Marker | Unai Simon, 17% | Thibaut Courtois, 19% |
| Full Tackles Data | yet to be confirmed | yet to be confirmed |
| Full Interceptions Data | yet to be confirmed | yet to be confirmed |
| Full Clearances Data | yet to be confirmed | yet to be confirmed |
Passing and Possession Analysis
Spain carry the clearer possession edge. FOX lists Spain at 73% average possession and Belgium at 60%, while the card normalizes those values to a 55-45 visual split. Spain should control more of the ball if the match follows the tournament averages.
Belgium can still hurt Spain without dominating possession. Their 13.0 chances created average beats Spain by two per game, so their attacks have carried more direct threat. The passing story should turn on whether Spain force Belgium into longer defensive phases.
| Passing Stat | Spain | Belgium |
|---|---|---|
| Average Possession | 73% | 60% |
| Card Possession Share | 55% | 45% |
| Chances Created Avg | 11.0 | 13.0 |
| Passes Per Match | yet to be confirmed | yet to be confirmed |
| Pass Accuracy | yet to be confirmed | yet to be confirmed |
| Crosses Avg | yet to be confirmed | yet to be confirmed |
Key Player Statistics
Oyarzabal gives Spain the clearest player profile in this match. He leads the FOX data for Spain in goals, shots on goal, xG, and player-of-the-match markers. Marc Cucurella adds two assists, so Spain can create from wide areas even when Belgium protect central lanes.
Belgium have several leaders across the player data. Lukaku leads goals, Trossard leads assists, Max De Cuyper leads shots on goal, and De Ketelaere leads xG. Courtois remains important because Spain have converted control into clean chances throughout the tournament.
| Player | Team | Key Data |
|---|---|---|
| Mikel Oyarzabal | Spain | 4 goals, 9 shots on goal, 2.8 xG |
| Marc Cucurella | Spain | 2 assists in FOX leaders |
| Unai Simon | Spain | 17% keeper-save marker, 5 clean sheets |
| Romelu Lukaku | Belgium | 3 goals in FOX leaders |
| Leandro Trossard | Belgium | 3 assists in FOX leaders |
| Thibaut Courtois | Belgium | 19% keeper-save marker, 1 clean sheet |
Expected Goals Analysis
The xG comparison gives Belgium the attacking edge. FOX lists Belgium at 2.0 xG per game and Spain at 1.7 xG per game. Belgium also take four more shots per game, so their chance pipeline looks more aggressive before kickoff.
Spain answer with chance prevention. Their 0.0 goals-against average and five clean sheets show how often opponents have failed to turn possession losses into goals. The full-time update should separate open-play xG, set-piece xG, shot locations, saves, and blocked shots once the official feed closes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is Spain vs Belgium?
Spain vs Belgium is scheduled for 10 July 2026 at 3:00 PM ET. FIFA lists the kickoff as 19:00 UTC at Los Angeles Stadium.
What are the Spain vs Belgium xG stats?
Before kickoff, FOX lists Spain at 1.7 xG per game and Belgium at 2.0 xG per game. Belgium have the higher pre-match xG average.
Who has the better attacking stats?
Belgium lead in goals per game, xG, shots, and chances created. Spain have the stronger possession and defensive control numbers.
Which players lead the key stats?
Mikel Oyarzabal leads Spain with four goals and 2.8 xG. Romelu Lukaku leads Belgium in goals, while De Ketelaere leads Belgium’s xG line.
Will the stats update after full time?
Yes. Full match stats, xG, shots, possession, player data, and event details should replace the pre-match averages after the official feed closes.
Spain vs Belgium stats favour Belgium for attacking volume, xG, shots, chances created, and recent scoring form before kickoff.
Spain need Simon, Cucurella, Oyarzabal, and their midfield structure to turn possession into another controlled knockout win.
The full-time update should focus on whether Belgium volume breaks Spain, or Spain control keeps the match narrow.
