Spain advanced to the 2026 World Cup semi-finals following a dramatic 2-1 victory over Belgium in the quarter-final match. The contest proved highly tense, with the game remaining closely contested until the final minutes. Under the management of Luis de la Fuente, the Spanish squad controlled significant portions of the game and generated several attacking opportunities.
Despite this control, Belgium maintained a strong presence throughout the match. The final score saw Fabian Ruiz and Mikel Merino contribute goals for Spain, while Charles De Ketelaere scored for Belgium. Although Belgium was eliminated from the tournament, the match was highlighted by the performance of Thibaut Courtois.
Courtois earned the player of the match award (7.8) for making four crucial saves before his substitution, efforts that helped keep his national team in contention. The decisive goal by Mikel Merino secured the win for Spain, confirming their passage to the semi-finals. The result marks a significant achievement for Spain in the tournament.
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