Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:38pm on 10 Jul 2026,Friday Sports
Spain booked their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-finals with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Belgium in Los Angeles on Friday. Fabián Ruiz gave Spain the lead in the 30th minute, but Charles De Ketelaere equalised before half-time to keep Belgium in the contest. The match looked set for extra time until substitute Mikel Merino scored the winner in the 88th minute after capitalising on a rebound. Belgium also suffered a major setback when goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois was forced off injured late in the game. Spain will now face France in the semi-finals after extending their impressive World Cup run.
