Wales and Belgium meet up in the quarterfinals of the Euro 2016 on Friday.

The two sides have made brilliant surges to the final eight with one side expected to make the deep run and the other shocking the world.

Wales of course was not expected to succeed that far in the tournament. But the team won its group and then managed a win in an ugly game against Northern Ireland thanks to an own goal. Gareth Bale has been brilliant thus far, showcasing himself as one of the best the tournament has had to offer.

Belgium started slow against Italy but has slowly turned into a heavyweight contender, winning three straight and not conceding a goal since the opening defeat. The team's 4-0 win over Hungary was undeniably its most comprehensive to date with the offensive really clicking into gear.

Welsh player to watch

Has there been a more consistently great player in this tournament than Gareth Bale? The Real Madrid superstar has been at the center of Wales' rise to power and could continue to make the fairy tale continue on his own.

Belgium player to watch

Eden Hazard has his best game in ages against Hungary, creating all kinds of havoc for his the opposition and scoring a brilliant goal. He might be the man to make a difference in this game.

History Says...

Belgium holds the edge though not by much. Belgium has won five games, lost four and drawn three. The teams did meet up in the group round of the Euro qualifiers and Wales won one game and drew the other. Belgium defeated Wales back in 2012, the last of three straight wins in this contest.

Prediction

Belgium wins this one 3-0.

Start Time and Streaming Info

The game start starts at 3 p.m. EDT and can be viewed on ESPN or the WatchESPN app. It can also be viewed on ESPN Deportes.