Spain defeats Belgium 2-1, advances to semi-finals

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Spain advanced to the World Cup semi-finals after a dramatic two to one victory over Belgium, with Mikel Merino scoring the winning goal in the 88th minute. Fabián Ruiz opened the scoring for Spain, while Charles De Ketelaere equalized for Belgium before halftime. The match saw Belgium's Thibaut Courtois exit due to injury, leading to Senne Lammens making his World Cup debut, where he ultimately conceded the decisive goal. Vinicius Jr expressed his disappointment following Brazil's exit from the tournament, stating, "It would be unfair to remain silent" about the heartbreak after their loss to Norway in the Round of 16. Erling Haaland has emerged as a standout player for Norway, scoring seven goals in four matches, and has gained significant attention on social media for his contrasting on-field dominance and playful online persona. Argentina is set to face Switzerland in the quarter-finals, with coach Lionel Scaloni praising Lionel Messi's performance, stating, "He’s a machine," as Messi leads the tournament in scoring with eight goals. Switzerland will be without midfielder Johan Manzambi due to injury. In ticketing news, a family from Imperial Beach reported issues with StubHub that prevented them from attending a match, despite spending around $15,000 on their World Cup trip. StubHub has offered them a refund and replacement tickets. As the tournament progresses, FIFA has announced it will sell pieces of the pitch from the World Cup final, priced at $450 each, as collectibles.

WHO:

Spain

Belgium

Mikel Merino

Fabián Ruiz

Charles De Ketelaere

Thibaut Courtois

Senne Lammens

Vinicius Jr

Erling Haaland

Argentina

Switzerland

Lionel Scaloni

Lionel Messi

Johan Manzambi

StubHub

WHAT:

Spain advanced to the World Cup semi-finals.

Spain won 2-1 against Belgium.

Mikel Merino scored the winning goal in the 88th minute.

Fabián Ruiz opened the scoring for Spain.

Charles De Ketelaere equalized for Belgium before halftime.

Thibaut Courtois exited due to injury.

Senne Lammens made his World Cup debut.

Vinicius Jr expressed disappointment over Brazil's exit.

Brazil lost to Norway in the Round of 16.

Erling Haaland scored seven goals in four matches.

Argentina is set to face Switzerland in the quarter-finals.

Lionel Messi leads the tournament in scoring with eight goals.

Switzerland will be without Johan Manzambi due to injury.

A family reported issues with StubHub regarding their match attendance.

StubHub offered a refund and replacement tickets.

FIFA will sell pieces of the pitch from the World Cup final for $450 each.

WHERE:

World Cup semi-finals

World Cup final

WHEN:

Match occurred recently (exact date not specified).

WHY:

Spain advanced after a dramatic victory.

Vinicius Jr felt it was unfair to remain silent about Brazil's heartbreak.

StubHub issues affected a family's attendance.

HOW:

Spain won with a last-minute goal.

Belgium's goalkeeper was injured, leading to a debut for Senne Lammens.

FIFA is selling pitch pieces as collectibles.