2026 World Cup: Spain reaches the semi-finals to face France

Spain reached the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a late 2-1 victory over Belgium on Friday in Los Angeles. Goals from European champions Fabian Ruiz (30th minute) and substitute Mikel Merino (88th minute) secured the win, while Charles De Ketelaere scored for Belgium (41st minute). Spain will face France, who defeated Morocco 2-0 on Tuesday in Dallas, in the quarter-finals.