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Spain scores late to edge Belgium in World Cup quarterfinal

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Last updated Jul 11, 2026

Spain scores late to edge Belgium in World Cup quarterfinal
Summary

Spain defeated Belgium 2-1 in the FIFA World Cup quarterfinal match on July 10, 2026, in Inglewood, California. Fabián Ruiz opened the scoring for Spain in the 30th minute, but Belgium equalized just before halftime through Charles De Ketelaere. Spain regained the lead with Mikel Merino's goal in the 78th minute. The victory sends Spain to its first World Cup semifinal since winning the tournament in 2010.

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  • •Spain leads 1-0 after Fabián Ruiz's goal in the first half.
  • •Charles De Ketelaere equalizes for Belgium shortly before halftime.
  • •Mikel Merino scores the winning goal for Spain in the 78th minute.
  • •Match played at Los Angeles Stadium, Inglewood, California.
  • •Spain advances to the World Cup semifinals.
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  • 12:00 AMYahoo Sports — Matchday 29: Spain defeat Belgium to enter first World Cup semifinal since 2010
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This game could have gone either way, but Belgium’s golden generation cannot seem to shake off the bad luck.

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