Spain edged past Belgium 2-1 in a tight World Cup quarterfinal, booking their place in the last four with a late winner from Mikel Merino. The Spanish dominated possession and chances throughout but needed a dramatic 88th-minute goal to separate the sides after Belgium had battled back to level before half-time.
Spain 2:1 Belgium — Match Report
Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORTFirst half1 - 1
- 30
- 43(Foul)
Second half1 - 0
- 85(Foul)
- 88
- 90 + 3(Foul)
- 90 + 5(Foul)
Live Prediction
Spain to winWon1.16
CheckLive AI™ · Full-timeBETA
FT2–1S
+18.0Dominant
B
Spain to win
WonQuestions & Answers
What was the final score of Spain vs Belgium?
Spain 2-1 Belgium (World Cup, Quarterfinals).
Who scored?
Fabián Ruiz (30') for Spain; Charles De Ketelaere (41', assist Timothy Castagne) for Belgium; Mikel Merino (88') for Spain.
Was Spain's win deserved?
Yes — Spain were on top for most of the match.
Were there any cards in Spain vs Belgium?
Yellow cards: Pau Cubarsí (Spain); Kevin De Bruyne (Belgium); Axel Witsel (Belgium); Aymeric Laporte (Spain).
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Head to Head meetings
Spain – Belgium
Spain
Belgium
- 1
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 0
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  1 | 0  |
Scored goals | 2 | 1 |
Average per game | 2 | 1 |
The biggest victory | 2-1 | 0 |
Spain
Belgium
Best statistical picks
Spain – Belgium
Both teams scored in 4 of the last 5 matches
12 hasn't lost in 15 of the last matches
Recent form favours Belgium to win
Spain opened the score in 6 of the last 7 matches
Corners over the last 10 matches favour Over 9.5
Corners over the last 10 matches favour Under 9.5
Cards over the last 10 matches favour Under 3.5
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Ask the AI bot about this matchOdds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.60 | 4.00 | 5.75 |
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◆ CheckLive verdict
Slight edge — Spain
Spain enter this World Cup knockout tie on a five-match unbeaten run (four wins, one draw) with no goals conceded. Belgium face a daunting task against a side that dominates in form, skill and mental strength — CheckLive leans heavily to Spain, backed by a 78% win-rate.
Both teams to score — Yes1.80
Medium confidence59%
Three CheckLive metrics
CheckForm
58.6
57.6
CheckSkill
57.6
57
CheckMental
75.4
73.2
CheckLive total61.5 vs 60.5+1.0
More match signals
Over 2.558%1.80
Over 3.551%3.00
Home win — Spain50%1.60
Today's market odds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is likely to win the match?
Spain are strong favourites, with an unbeaten run and clean sheets in five games. Belgium will need a top performance to upset them.
What is Spain's recent form?
Spain have won four and drawn one of their last five games, keeping clean sheets in all. That form gives them a clear edge over Belgium.
Will both teams score?
Given Spain's perfect defensive record in five matches, a clean sheet is likely. Belgium may struggle to breach Spain's backline, so BTTS No is the lean.
Head to Head meetings
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- 0
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 0
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  0 | 0 |
Scored goals | 0 | 0 |
Average per game | 0 | 0 |
The biggest victory | 0 | 0 |
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.60 | 4.00 | 5.75 |