On July 11th, Beijing time, in the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America, Spain defeated Belgium 2-1 and advanced to the semi-finals.
At the 30th minute, Spanish player Ruiz scored the first goal.
In the 41st minute, Belgian player De Ketelaire scored a header to equalize the score.
In the 88th minute, Spanish player Merino scored the winning goal, helping Spain secure the victory.
This is Spain's return to the top four of the World Cup after 16 years. With this victory, Spain has remained unbeaten for 36 consecutive matches in regular time. Spain will face France in the semifinals.
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