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Spain Advances to World Cup Semifinals After 2-1 Win Over Belgium
A substitute scored in the 88th minute to give Spain a 2-1 victory over Belgium in the World Cup quarterfinals. Spain will face France in the semifinals.
Jul 10, 2:47 PM·1m read8 sources
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Spain defeated Belgium 2-1 in a World Cup quarterfinal match on July 10, 2026, advancing to the semifinals. A substitute scored in the 88th minute on a rebound from Belgium's backup goalkeeper to secure the win.
The result sends Spain into a semifinal matchup against France.
France had earlier defeated Morocco in its quarterfinal and will now prepare for the Spain game.
French supporters expressed divided preferences about facing either Spain or Belgium in the next round. Surveys conducted after France's quarterfinal win showed no clear consensus among fans on the preferred opponent. >"With the French team having just won their quarter-final against Morocco, they are set to face the winner of the Spain-Belgium match in the semi-finals." — France 24, July 2026
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