Spain vs Belgium World Cup winners and losers
Spain defeated Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup quarterfinals at SoFi Stadium in California. Mikel Merino scored the winning goal after a defensive error by Belgium's backup goalkeeper.
Why it matters
The victory advances Spain to the semifinals against France, marking a significant moment in the tournament's progression.
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La Roja beat Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup quarterfinals on Friday, July 10 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
And it wasn't easy. Charles De Ketelaere scored an equalizer for the Red Devils toward the end of the first half.
Belgium's famed goalkeeper, Thibaut Courtois, appeared to injure his leg in the second half and was substituted out of the match. Backup Senne Lammens, making only his third international appearance, mishandled a play that led to Mikel Merino tapping in the second, and winning, goal for Spain.
Spain will now face France in the semifinals on Tuesday, July 14.
Here are the winners and losers of Friday's match:
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