The Spanish national team defeated Belgium 2-1, thereby securing their place in the 2026 World Cup semi-finals. The winning goal was scored by the Spaniards at the very end of the match.
The Spanish national team defeated Belgium 2-1, thereby securing their place in the 2026 World Cup semi-finals. The winning goal was scored by the Spaniards at the very end of the match.
Spain opened the scoring first in the thirtieth minute thanks to a goal from Fabián Ruiz. The Belgian team managed to respond before halftime when Charles De Ketelaere scored in the forty-first minute.
Despite Spain dominating the game, controlling possession and creating more dangerous chances, they were unable to convert their advantage into a victory for a long time. Spain registered 17 shots on goal, while Belgium had five.
The victory came to Spain two minutes before the end of regular time when Mikel Merino entered the field. This goal was his second consecutive goal in the match's conclusion: previously, in the quarter-finals, his shot in the ninety-first minute eliminated Portugal from the tournament.
In the tournament, France has already reached the semi-finals after defeating Morocco 2-0. Now, Spain and France face the task of meeting each other for the right to participate in the championship final.
Spain advanced to the FIFA World Cup semi-finals after defeating Belgium 2-1 in the quarter-final match held in Inglewood, California, United States.
Spain first took an attacking lead in the 30th minute thanks to a goal by Fabián Ruiz. However, Belgium managed to equalize shortly before the end of the first half when Charles De Ketelaer scored in the 41st minute.
The winning goal, which secured Spain's passage to the next stage of the tournament, was scored by Mikel Merino in the 88th minute. In the World Cup semi-finals, Spain will face France on July 14.
