Spain defeat Belgium 2-1 to reach World Cup semi-finals
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July 10, 2026
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LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — European champions Spain defeated Belgium 2-1 to set up a heavyweight World Cup semi-final showdown with France on Friday.
Mikel Merino bundled in a rebound from a Pau Cubarsi strike in the 88th-minute to settle a tense battle in favour of the Spaniards at the SoFi Stadium.
Spain will now face France at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Tuesday.
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