Spain Take Down Belgium, Previewing England vs. Norway (7/11)

Merino scores late winner after error from Man Utd goalkeeper Lammens Lammens was on as second-half substitute after Courtois went off injured De Ketelaere headed equaliser against run of play after Ruiz scored opener Spain will play France in semi-finals on Tuesday,

Spain's dramatic 2-1 victory over Belgium in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals attracted almost as much attention off the pitch as it did on it, with Hollywood stars, music icons, royalty, athletes and internet personalities packing the VIP sections at Los Angeles Stadium to watch one of the tournament's biggest matches.

Spain left it late again to defeat Belgium and advance to the World Cup semifinals with a 2-1 win after Senne Lammens' late mistake proved decisive.

La Roja fended off a hot Belgium squad, winning 2-1 in the World Cup quarterfinals on Friday, July 10 thanks to the late heroics of Mikel Merino. Belgium became the first team to score on Spain in the tournament,

Lamine Yamal helped Spain reach the World Cup semis after beating Belgium 2-1, having a clear message for France in their upcoming match.

Mikel Merino emerges as Spain's hero yet again as the substitute scores in the 88th minute to stun Belgium and set up a World Cup semi-final against France.