--- title: "Spain vs Belgium: Battle for Simon's Record and the 2026 World Cup Quarterfinal" description: "πŸ”₯ Spain vs Belgium: Battle for Simon's Record and the 2026 World Cup Quarterfinal! πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ΈπŸ‡§πŸ‡ͺ Who will win in Inglewood? Broadcast on Megogo! ⚽️" date: 2026-07-10T13:20:00.000Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/spain-vs-belgium-battle-for-simons-record-and-the-2026-world-cup-quarterfinal tags: [] publisher: "XAB.info" --- # Spain vs Belgium: Battle for Simon's Record and the 2026 World Cup Quarterfinal ![Spanish footballer in red kit on knees near goal, while Uruguayan goalkeeper in blue holds the ball β€” moment from 2026 World Cup match](https://xab.info/media/2026/07/10/ispaniya-protiv-belgii-bitva-za-rekord-simona-i-chetvertfinal-chm-2026/ispaniya-protiv-belgii-bitva-za-rekord-simona-i-chetvertfinal-chm-2026-1.webp) ### Grand Showdown in Inglewood On July 10, one of the most anticipated quarterfinal matches of the 2026 World Cup will take place. At the So-Fi Stadium in Inglewood, USA, the national teams of Spain and Belgium will face off. The match, scheduled to begin at 22:00 Kyiv time, promises to be a true test for both teams, each possessing its own strengths and ambitions. ### The Perfect Defense of 'La Roja' Luis de la Fuente's charges are demonstrating exemplary pragmatism and flawless defense at the tournament. The Spaniards confidently advanced through the group stage, finishing ahead of Uruguay, Saudi Arabia, and Cape Verde. In the Round of 32, they crushed Austria 3-0, and in the Round of 16, they edged out Portugal with a narrow 1-0 victory. The main weapon of the current Spanish team is their defense. Goalkeeper Unai Simon has yet to concede a single goal at the 2026 World Cup, setting a new record for the longest 'clean sheet' streak in World Cup history. The team dominates totally through ball control and prevents opponents from creating chances. ### Belgium: From Struggle to Triumph Rudi Garcia's team fought hard to reach the knockout stage. In a group with Egypt, Iran, and New Zealand, the Belgians secured one win and drew two matches. In the Round of 32, they only managed to snatch victory from Senegal in extra time with a 3-2 scoreline. Following criticism for a sluggish performance, the Belgians completely transformed in the Round of 16, where they demolished the USA 4-1. To break through Spain's defensive redoubts and halt Simon's record streak, the 'Red Devils' will have to display their best football of the tournament. On their side right now is insane goal-scoring form β€” 12 goals in the last three games. ### History of Confrontations The teams have a rich history of confrontations β€” the rivals have already played 23 matches. The statistical advantage lies with the Iberians: Spain has celebrated success 12 times, while the 'Red Devils' have won six times. The most recent match between the rivals took place in 2016. In that friendly match, Spain won convincingly β€” 2-0. ### Broadcast and Refereeing The main referee for the match is the English official Michael Oliver. In Ukraine, the match will be broadcast live by the media service Megogo. The video broadcast will be available on the 'Megogo Football 1' and 'Megogo Sport' channels.