Former Brazilian national team player Rivaldo commented on Spain's 2-1 victory over Belgium in the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup. He congratulated the Spanish team on another worthy triumph.
According to Rivaldo, the team is constantly gaining strength in every match and once again proves that it has been one of the main contenders for victory since the beginning of the tournament.
Rivaldo specifically highlighted the contribution of Mikel Merino, who came on as a substitute and played a decisive role by scoring the winning goal and securing Spain's place in the semi-finals. In response to Rivaldo's comment, Spanish midfielder Mikel Merino wrote a short message: 'Thank you, legend!'
Now, an exciting confrontation is expected between Spain and France, who are demonstrating the most beautiful football performances in the tournament. Rivaldo believes this will be a semi-final of the highest level. The semi-final match between Spain and France is scheduled for July 14. In the other semi-final, Argentina will meet England.
