Belgium vs Spain: U17 Euro 2026 match preview

Belgium and Spain meet today in a crucial Group A fixture at the U17 European Championship. The match is set to take place at the Rakvere Linnastaadion in Estonia, with kickoff scheduled for 13:30 CET.

Spain's head coach, Sergio Garcia, has opted for significant squad rotation for this encounter. The starting XI features Ponce, Exposito, Diaz, Mayans, Pesquer, Tunkara, Zamorano, Mencia, Kemo, Tomas, and Imga. Only Mayans, Tunkara, and Imga retain their spots from the opening game, marking a total of eight changes.

Key attacking and midfield players, including Enzo Alves, Ruben Gomez, Valeiro, and Fofana, have been rested, alongside defenders Urrestarazu, Dominguez, Arnau Cases, and goalkeeper Chichoro.

The stakes are high for this clash between the group's top two sides. Spain opened their campaign with a 4-1 victory over the hosts, while Belgium secured a 2-0 win against Croatia. The winner of today's encounter will claim sole possession of the top spot in Group A.