Spain VS Belgium

Spain holds the upper hand in their overall head - to - head record against Belgium, having played 23 matches in total with 12 wins, 6 draws and 5 losses. In the last eight encounters, Spain has 7 wins and 1 draw, exerting strong psychological pressure on Belgium. The only exception was in the 1986 World Cup when Belgium eliminated Spain in a penalty shoot - out. Spain has a young squad with an average age of only 24.7 years old. They rely on a mature 4 - 3 - 3 possession - based system. Rodri, Pedri and Olmo form a top - class midfield chain, ensuring stable ball control and smooth transitions between offense and defense. In this World Cup, Spain has kept clean sheets in all six official games, boasting the most stable defense in the tournament. All the main players are fit except for winger Nico Williams, and the team has sufficient physical strength and rotation depth. However, Spain also has its weaknesses. Their conversion rate in positional attacks is relatively low, and the high - pressing defense is vulnerable to counter - attacks, as opponents can easily exploit the spaces behind their defense.