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Spain edges Belgium 2-1 to reach World Cup semifinals

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 11:39 PM

Last updated Jul 10, 2026

Spain edges Belgium 2-1 to reach World Cup semifinals
Summary

Spain defeated Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup quarterfinals in Inglewood, California on July 10, 2026. The match saw Belgium’s Thibaut Courtois exit in the 71st minute due to a thigh injury, leading to a critical mistake by backup goalkeeper Senne Lammens that allowed Spain's Mikel Merino to score the winning goal. Despite Courtois' early exit, Belgium had earlier equalized through a goal from Charles De Ketelaere. Spain now advances to face France in the semifinals.

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  • •Match held in Inglewood, California
  • •Courtois left the match due to injury
  • •Lammens allowed a decisive rebound goal
  • •Belgium scored first against Spain in this World Cup
  • •Spain will face France in the semifinals
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  • 11:39 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup: After Thibaut Courtois’ injury, one mistake sent Belgium home and Spain through
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The injury turned into the defining moment of Belgium’s World Cup.

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