Spain vs Belgium Stats: World Cup 2026 Quarter-Final - Live
Spain defeated Belgium 2-1 in the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals following a late goal by Mikel Merino. Spain will now advance to the semi-finals to face France.
Why it matters
This match determines the progression of major national teams in the world's most-watched sporting event.
Spain will face France for a place in the World Cup final on Tuesday, after Mikel Merino provided the heroics once again to down Belgium .
Mikel Merino was the hero once again for Spain as his 88th-minute goal clinched a 2-1 victory over Belgium in Los Angeles and booked their ticket to the World Cup semi-finals.
Fabián Ruiz put Luis de la Fuente’s side in front after half an hour, having been promoted to the starting lineup in place of Pedri , though Charles De Ketelaere became the first player to score against Spain at this tournament late in the first half.
It looked as though extra time would be required as Belgium produced a resolute defensive performance, but an injury to Thibaut Courtois in the second half proved costly.
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