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Spain Defeats Belgium 2-1 in World Cup Quarterfinal at SoFi Stadium
Spain advanced to the semifinals after a late goal from Mikel Merino. France also reached the final four with a 2-0 win over Morocco.
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Spain defeated Belgium 2-1 in a FIFA World Cup quarterfinal on July 10, 2026, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. Mikel Merino scored the winning goal late in the match. Spain remained unbeaten in the tournament and advanced to the semifinals.
Spain will face France in the semifinals. France defeated Morocco 2-0 in its quarterfinal and also advanced. ESPN reported the Spain-Belgium match formed part of the second day of quarterfinal action.
Belgium reached the quarterfinals after a 4-1 victory over the United States. Spain's Yamal said France should fear his team in the semifinal.
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