Spain edges past Belgium 2-1 in World Cup quarterfinal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 10:08 PM
Last updated Jul 10, 2026
Spain defeated Belgium 2-1 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals on July 10 at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California. An 88th-minute goal from Mike Merino secured Spain's victory, enabling them to advance to the semifinals against France. Spain controlled the match, dominating possession for most of the game, while Belgium fought back through key plays from players like Jeremy Doku and Charles De Ketelaere, but ultimately fell short. The result highlights Spain's strong offensive and defensive efficiency, as well as Belgium's commendable performance despite the loss.
- •Spain scored the winning goal in the 88th minute.
- •Mike Merino's goal was crucial for Spain's advancement.
- •Spain controlled 68 percent of possession during the match.
- •Lamine Yamal impressed with his dribbling and creativity.
- •Belgium struggled to create chances with only 32 percent possession.
- 10:08 PMYahoo Sports — Four Observations from Spain’s 2-1 victory over Belgium in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals
"Belgium went down to Spain after putting up a brave fight that kept even for a long time.
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