Spain defeats Belgium 2-1, reaches semifinals for first time

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Spain defeated Belgium two to one in the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, securing their spot in the semifinals for the first time since 2010. Goals from Fabián Ruiz and Mikel Merino, who scored the winner in the 88th minute, propelled Spain past Belgium, which had previously scored through Charles De Ketelaere. Belgium's goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois was substituted due to injury in the second half, which proved pivotal in the match. With this victory, Spain will face France in the semifinals, following France's two-nil win over Morocco. The semifinal match is scheduled for July 14 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. In other news, Team USA was eliminated from the tournament after losing to Belgium in the Round of 16, marking the end of the host nations' participation in the World Cup.

WHO:

Spain

Belgium

Fabián Ruiz

Mikel Merino

Charles De Ketelaere

Thibaut Courtois

France

Team USA

WHAT:

Spain defeated Belgium two to one

Spain secured their spot in the semifinals

Goals from Fabián Ruiz and Mikel Merino

Belgium scored through Charles De Ketelaere

Thibaut Courtois was substituted due to injury

Spain will face France in the semifinals

Team USA was eliminated from the tournament

WHERE:

AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas

WHEN:

Semifinal match is scheduled for July 14

Spain's last semifinal appearance was in 2010

WHY:

Spain's victory propelled them past Belgium

HOW:

Mikel Merino scored the winner in the 88th minute

Belgium lost after previously defeating Team USA in the Round of 16