Spain edges Belgium 2-1 to reach World Cup semi-finals against France
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 9:50 PM
Last updated Jul 10, 2026
Spain secured a 2-1 victory over Belgium in the quarter-finals of the FIFA World Cup, played at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. Mikel Merino scored the decisive goal in the 88th minute after Belgium equalized through Charles De Ketelaere. Spain took an early lead with a goal from Fabian Ruiz, but their unbeaten streak of 36 matches remains intact. They will face France in the semi-finals on Tuesday in Texas, as manager Luis de la Fuente aims to extend his record of consecutive matches without a loss at major tournaments.
- •Spain wins 2-1 against Belgium in the World Cup quarter-finals.
- •Goals scored by Fabian Ruiz and Mikel Merino for Spain.
- •Mikel Merino scores with his second touch, having just come on.
- •Spain has a 36-match unbeaten streak since March 2023.
- •Next match is against France in the semi-finals on Tuesday.
"Spain booked a blockbuster semi-final meeting with France after beating Belgium 2-1 thanks to last-gasp specialist Mikel Merino in Los Angeles.
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