Spain are through to the semi-finals of the FIFA World Cup 2026 and will meet France after they beat Belgium 2-1 thanks to Mikel Merino’s late goal on Friday (10 July).
La Roja are one of the favourites to go all the way in North America, as they pursue a second title after winning the FIFA World Cup for the first time in 2010. Belgium were back in the last eight for the first time since 2018, when they finished third, but couldn’t capitalise on a 41st-minute equaliser from Charles De Ketelaere after Fabián Ruiz had given Spain the lead.
Friday’s clash marked the 23rd meeting between these two football giants and their third at the World Cup. Their first encounter at a FIFA World Cup came in 1986, also in the quarter-finals, which Belgium won on penalties after a 1-1 draw. They locked horns once again four years later, this time in the group stage, with Spain winning 2-1. While both teams have impressed in this tournament, La Roja now boasts 13 wins to Belgium’s five in their overall head-to-head.
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