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Spain and Belgium face off in World Cup quarter-finals for semi-final spot

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Spain defeated Belgium 2-1 in the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup.
Mikel Merino scored the decisive goal in the 88th minute, securing Spain's place in the semi-finals.
With this victory, Spain advanced to face France in the semi-finals of the tournament.
This marks Spain's first semi-final appearance in the World Cup since 2010.
The match took place at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.

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Spain secured a spot in the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Belgium. The match, held at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, saw Spain take the lead in the 30th minute through a goal by Fabian Ruiz, who capitalized on a rebound from a Thibaut Courtois save. Belgium equalized 11 minutes later with a header from Charles De Ketelaere, creating a tense atmosphere as both teams sought to secure a place in the next round.

The defining moment of the match came in the 88th minute when substitute Mikel Merino scored the decisive goal for Spain. Merino had only been on the pitch for two minutes after being introduced as a late substitute, further solidifying his role as a key player in the tournament. With this victory, Spain progresses to face France in a highly anticipated semi-final match, marking their first appearance in a World Cup semi-final since 2010.

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