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Spain score late winner to beat Belgium and set up clash with France

Spain will now go on to face Didier Deschamps' France - arguably the tournament's standout performer so far - in Dallas in the semifinals on Tuesday.

Euronews

A Spilled Save and a Super-Sub: Spain Outlasts Belgium to Reach a World Cup Semifinal

Mikel Merino's late goal off a spilled save lifts Spain past Belgium 2-1 in a World Cup thriller, setting up a semifinal clash with France.

Latin Times

FIFA World Cup 2026: Magic Merino strikes again as Spain down Belgium to reach semifinals

Spain secured a 2-1 victory over Belgium after a late goal from Mikel Merino. Fabian Ruiz scored Spain's first goal in the thirtieth minute of the match. Charles De Ketelaere equalized for Belgium before halftime, leveling the score. Belgium faced challenges with injured players, including their captain and goalkeeper. Spain…

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Spain overcome Belgium to set up World Cup semi-final clash with France

Mikel Merino scored a late winner for the second game running to send Spain into the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup with a 2-1 victory over Belgium.

Radio France Internationale

Magic Merino strikes again as Spain down Belgium to reach World Cup semis

INGLEWOOD, California - ‌Super-sub Mikel Merino snatched another late winner for Spain on Friday after Belgium goalkeeper Senne Lammens failed to hold onto the ball as they claimed a 2-1 win over their injury-hit opponents and set up a World Cup semi-final clash with France.

Bangkok Post

Real Madrid Star’s World Cup Injury Could Doom the Season Before It Begins

Los Blancos could be without one of their best players when the season kicks off next month.

Sports Illustrated

Thibaut Courtois makes strange request after World Cup exit: ‘I don’t know if Belgium will agree to this’

The Belgian goalkeeper was in tears as he was substituted, while No 2 Senne Lammens’ mistake sent Spain to the semis

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Real Madrid handed huge injury blow as Thibaut Courtois forced off in tears in World Cup quarter-final

Former Chelsea shot-stopper was subbed in shock move by Belgium boss

Evening Standard

Belgium’s old guard fought valiantly but World Cup exit is end of their golden generation

Defeat by Spain will surely prove World Cup swansong for multiple members of Belgium’s best batch of talent to date

The Guardian - UK

Inexplicable Lammens error costs Belgium as Spain’s Merino grabs match-winning mantle again

Spain 2-1 Belgium: Mikel Merino took advantage of substitute Belgian keeper Senne Lammens’s mistake to fire the European champions to a tantalising Texas Tuesday encounter with favourites France

The Independent UK

Merino puts Spain into World Cup semi-finals as Belgium rue costly Courtois injury

Spain will play France in the World Cup semi-final after a late Mikel Merino goal gave them a 2-1 win over Belgium

The Guardian - UK

Spain 2-1 Belgium: Mikel Merino the matchwinner as European champions progress into World Cup semi-finals

Arsenal star scored on late on to book France semi-final

Evening Standard

Man United star makes costly error as Spain beat Belgium to reach World Cup semi-finals

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The Independent UK

World Cup 2026: Merino strikes late again as Spain beat Belgium to set up France semi-final

Spain booked their place in the World Cup semi-finals on Friday after Mikel Merino struck a dramatic late winner at the 88th minute to secure a 2-1 victory over Belgium. Fabian Ruiz had opened the scoring before Charles De Ketelaere restored parity during the first half, but Luis de la…

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The Independent UK

Spain v Belgium player ratings: Mikel Merino inspires La Roja with substitute cameo

Merino’s late strike ensured Spain reached the semi-final where they will face France

The Independent UK

Tearful Thibaut Courtois forced off before Senne Lammens error costs Belgium in World Cup quarter-final

Courtois came off after picking up a leg problem and was replaced by Manchester United’s Senne Lammens

The Independent UK

Thibaut Courtois in tears as Belgium legend forced off injured in Spain match

Thibaut Courtois left the pitch in tears after picking up an injury in Belgium’s World Cup quarter-final with Spain on Friday. Courtois, who is playing at his fourth World Cup, had made a string of fine saves to keep the score at 1-1 heading into the final quarter of the…

TechRadar

How to watch Spain vs Belgium: Free Streams, TV Channels & Kick-Off time for FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final as La Roja face Red Devils, team news

Kevin De Bruyne and Jeremy Doku start for Belgium against Spain at the FIFA World Cup. Here's how to watch the quarter-final for free online and from anywhere.

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The Guardian - UK

‘There is a magnificent balance’: how Spain built a record-breaking defence

The Spain goalkeeper Unai Simón has not conceded a goal at the World Cup and, worryingly for Belgium, he has not had to face that many shots

Sports Illustrated

Belgium Predicted Lineup vs. Spain: World Cup Quarterfinal

Belgium has hit its stride after scoring 12 goals across its last three World Cup matches.

Evening Standard

Belgium XI vs Spain: DE BRUYNE IN - Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for World Cup 2026 today

Kevin De Bruyne gets recall as Red Devils handed major midfield selection blow

Sports Illustrated

Real Madrid’s Stars Are Shining at the World Cup—What It Means for Next Season

Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham and more have taken North America by storm.

Sports Lens

World Cup 2026 Quarter Final Spain vs. Belgium Predictions

Spain vs. Belgium at SoFi Stadium: can Belgium's attack breach a defense that has conceded just once in five World Cup 2026 games? Our pick is Spain at -157.

Euronews

USA's Balogun has little impact as Belgium soars into World Cup quarterfinals against Spain

USA star forward Folarin Balogun, whose one-game red-card suspension was controversially lifted by FIFA, ultimately played a forgettable role in the 4-1 loss against Belgium. Earlier, Spain took out Portugal 1-0.

The Independent UK

That’s bad karma for you, Mr President, as United States crash out of World Cup to defiant Belgium

United States 1-4 Belgium: After all the pre-match shenanigans, an anonymous Folarin Balogun was outshone by Belgium striker Charles De Ketelaere, who scored twice, as poetic justice was a dish best served cold in Seattle

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