Spain holds the historical edge with 12 wins to Belgium's five across 22 meetings. While this is their first knockout meeting in decades, Spain has dominated the modern era, winning nine of the last 11 encounters. Their only previous World Cup quarter-final meeting came in 1986, where Belgium progressed on penalties after a 1-1 draw.

• Spain have kept a record six consecutive clean sheets at the World Cup finals.
• Belgium are currently on an 18-match unbeaten run heading into this quarter-final.
• Luis de la Fuente has a 100% progression record in major tournament knockout matches with Spain.
• Romelu Lukaku reached 93 international goals in his last appearance, despite starting on the bench.
• Spain have won nine of the last 11 meetings between these two nations dating back to 1980.

Nico Williams is expected to shake off a minor knock to join the Spanish attack alongside Lamine Yamal and Alex Baena. For Belgium, Kevin De Bruyne is tipped for a return to the starting XI after being utilised as a substitute in recent rounds, while Charles De Ketelaere is expected to continue in the 'false nine' role. A major concern for Rudi Garcia is midfielder Amadou Onana, who remains a doubt following a knee injury sustained against the United States.