Belgium, playing before what will be virtually a home crowd in the northern French town of Lille, is under huge pressure for its much-vaunted golden generation to fulfil its promise and finally challenge for a major trophy.
Wales could also claim to have developed a golden generation, spearheaded by Gareth Bale, even if it has fewer illustrious players than the side ranked number two in the world.
All eyes will be on the form of Bale and Eden Hazard.
Bale, the world's most expensive player, has scored three goals and fired in the cross that led to Northern Ireland's own goal in Wales's 1-0 last-16 victory. His ability to seize the moment, not least at free kicks, could be pivotal.
Hazard came to life against Hungary - as did the whole team after a stuttering start to the campaign. He set up the second goal for Michy Batshuayi and scored with a dashing solo effort two minutes later to crush Hungary's hopes in what he said was his best-ever game for his country.
The winners will reckon to have a fair chance of reaching the final as the semifinals would pit them against Poland or Portugal, avoiding the powers of France, Italy and Germany.
Belgium have a 5-4 win-loss record against Wales. Catch live score of WAL vs BEL here.
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