Spain is determined to book her place in the 2026 World Cup semifinal for the first time in 16 years when facing Belgium at SoFi Stadium in California tonight.
Since winning their first world title in 2010 in South Africa, Spain had failed to make it beyond the Round of 16 at any subsequent tournament until this summer, but Luis de la Fuente’s European champions are an entirely different proposition.
Long tipped as one of the competition favorites, they have come through their five matches in North America unbeaten and having yet to concede.
De la Fuente’s alterations from match to match have generally been minimal, with the veteran coach trusting his preferred cast of stars. Whether he will tinker for a tough quarterfinal tie with a resurgent Belgium remains to be seen.
Here’s how Spain could line up in Inglewood.
