Spain advances to World Cup semi-finals after defeating Belgium
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 7:20 AM
Last updated Jul 11, 2026
Spain has secured a place in the World Cup semi-finals by defeating Belgium, with Mikel Merino scoring the decisive goal. This victory marks Spain's second appearance in the World Cup semi-finals, highlighting a significant achievement for the national team. Next, Spain will face France in a highly anticipated matchup. The match exemplifies Spain's resilience and competitive spirit on the global stage.
- •Spain defeats Belgium with a goal from Mikel Merino.
- •This is only Spain's second World Cup semi-final appearance.
- •Spain will next play against France.
- •The match reflects Spain's strong performance in the tournament.
- 7:20 AMYahoo Sports — 🗞️Today’s front pages: Spain in the semis and with a star
"Victory over Belgium, thanks to Mikel Merino’s goal, sends Spain into the World Cup semi-finals against France.A huge and historic night for Spain, who have reached the World Cup semi-finals for onl...
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