Spain faces France in World Cup semi-finals after quarter-final win over Belgium
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 9:29 AM
Last updated Jul 11, 2026
Spain advances to the World Cup semi-finals after a late winner from Mikel Merino secured a 2-1 victory against Belgium. Head coach Luis de la Fuente’s team will need to improve their performance against France, who have demonstrated strong form. Star player Lamine Yamal acknowledged Spain's struggles but expressed confidence for the upcoming match. The semi-final takes place on July 11 at a stadium in Dallas, where the two teams will compete for a spot in the final scheduled for July 19.
- •Spain defeated Belgium 2-1 in the quarter-finals
- •Mikel Merino scored the late match-winner
- •Lamine Yamal highlighted Spain's need for improvement
- •Spain will face France in the semi-finals on July 11
- •The winner is likely to be a favorite in the final
- 9:29 AMYahoo Sports — ‘The final before the final’: Spain must improve to beat France – but two things are in their favour
"The late Mikel Merino show saved Spain’s blushes – again – in Belgium quarter-final yet Luis de la Fuente’s team will need to step up the performance level against World Cup favourites France
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