2026 World Cup: probable lineups for Spain vs Belgium

10.07.26 FT World Cup

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Spain and Belgium face off this Friday night at Los Angeles' SoFi Stadium with a place in the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup on the line.

For this blockbuster clash, Roja manager Luis de la Fuente is expected to stick with the side that knocked out Portugal (1-0), featuring Rodri and Pedri in midfield, Yamal and Alex Baena on the flanks, and Oyarzabal leading the attack.

Rudi Garcia is set to be without Onana, who suffered a serious knee injury. He may keep Vanaken alongside Tielemans in the heart of midfield, while De Bruyne, Doku and Trossard are expected to support De Ketelaere up front.

The probable lineups for both teams:

Spain: Unai Simon - Pedro Porro, Cubarsi, Laporte, Cucurella - Rodri (c), Pedri - Yamal, Dani Olmo, Alex Baena - Oyarzabal.

Belgium: Courtois - Castagne, Ngoy, Mechele, De Cuyper - Vanaken, Tielemans (c) - Doku, De Bruyne, Trossard - De Ketelaere.

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