Spain W vs Belgium W

Spain took control from the opening quarter, leading 16-12 after the first period according to game data from TheSportsDB. Belgium, the EuroBasket 2025 champions who edged Spain 67-65 in last year's final, could not find answers to Spain's offensive firepower. The home side stretched their lead through the second quarter and never looked back, reaching 95 points — their highest tally of the three pre-World Cup friendlies played to date.

The quarter-by-quarter progression saw Spain steadily extend their grip: 16-12 after Q1, with a commanding advantage established by halftime that Belgium could not reduce in the second half.

Spain's second-quarter surge broke the game open. After a tight opening period, Spain's defence tightened and their transition game kicked into gear — the same formula that had produced a devastating 35-9 run against Nigeria two days earlier. Belgium, missing the WNBA-based core that had led them to the 2025 EuroBasket title, struggled to generate consistent offence against Spain's length and switching defence.

Iyana Martín continued her excellent pre-tournament form. The 20-year-old Spar Girona guard had led Spain against Nigeria with 15 points on 75% shooting and followed up with another influential display. Mariona Ortiz provided steady leadership at the point, while Andrea Vilaró and Helena Pueyo contributed valuable minutes off the bench.

Spain operated without their WNBA contingent for this friendly — Awa Fam (Seattle Storm), Raquel Carrera (New York Liberty) and Megan Gustafson (Portland Fire) were among those not yet integrated into the squad, according to FEB's pre-match reports.

The 95 points scored represent Spain's highest offensive output of their pre-World Cup campaign, improving from 65 against Germany (15 August) and 83 against Nigeria (21 August). The 28-point winning margin exceeded the 25-point victory over Nigeria two days prior. Spain's three-point shooting, which had been a spectacular 15-of-27 (56%) against Nigeria, remained a potent weapon.

Spain completed the Torneo Internacional de Tenerife with a 2-0 record, improving to 3-0 overall in their pre-World Cup friendlies (Germany 65-60, Nigeria 83-58, Belgium 95-67). They will continue their 'Volvemos a Soñar' preparation tour with friendlies against Mali (29 August) and China (30 August) in Zaragoza, before opening their FIBA Women's World Cup 2026 campaign against hosts Germany in Berlin on 4 September. Belgium, drawn in Group C, will not face Spain in the World Cup knockout phase.

Spain passed their toughest pre-tournament test with flying colours. The 28-point margin over the reigning European champions sends a clear message: Miguel Méndez's side are peaking at the right time. The return of WNBA players will only deepen a squad that already looks well-equipped for a deep World Cup run in Berlin.