Major Surprise in Spain's Starting XI for Belgium Clash

The national teams of Spain and Belgium are set to clash in Inglewood, California, in the second quarter-final match of the 2026 World Cup. The winner of this encounter will face France in the next round.

A significant surprise in Spain's lineup sees Fabian Ruiz starting in place of Pedri.

Spain: Simon, Porro, Cubarsi, Laporte, Cucurella, Rodri, Fabian, Yamal, Olmo, Baena, Oyarzabal

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