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Alex Mott · 10 July 2026

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Not a bad knockout record from the Arsenal star.

It will be a huge challenge for Spain to maintain their unbeaten run.

Next up for Spain is France. That promises to be a blockbuster semi-final!

FULL TIME: Spain 2-1 Belgium

Just as extra time seemed inevitable, Senne Lammens’ fumble from a Pau Cubarsí strike was ruthlessly punished by Mikel Merino, sending Spain to their second World Cup semi-final.

OFF THE LINE

What a heart-stopping moment for Belgium. Alexis Saelemaekers rounded Unai Simón and chipped towards goal, but Aymeric Laporte made a last-ditch recovery to clear off the line.

La Roja’s man for the big moments delivers again.

Seven minutes of stoppage time added. Can Belgium find a way back?

GOOOAL SPAIN!

Pau Cubarsí unleashed a powerful drive straight at Lammens, who spilled it into the path of Mikel Merino. The midfielder made no mistake, smashing the ball high into the net.

Spain are turning the screw as the clock ticks down. Lamine Yamal controls the ball in the box once more, but Belgium manage to clear their lines.

Yamal nearly reached a lofted pass over the Belgian defence, but his touch was too heavy and Lammens collected safely.

A tough blow for Belgium as Thibaut Courtois was forced off with an injury. Manchester United’s Senne Lammens replaced him for the final stretch.

Back underway in Los Angeles for the final 20 minutes. Can either side grab a decisive goal?

The second-half hydration break is here.

A closer look now at that potential Rodri handball incident moments ago. Did Belgium have a case?

Belgium broke forward on the counter and appealed for a penalty after the ball struck Rodri’s arm before Kevin De Bruyne’s shot was saved by Simón. The referee waved away the appeals.

CHANCE SPAIN

Spain maintain control of possession and tempo. Yamal tries his luck again from distance, but Courtois produces another fine save.

CHANCE BELGIUM

Belgium show their counter-attacking strength once more, with Maxim De Kuyper breaking through and firing narrowly into the side-netting.

CHANCE SPAIN

Spain see a couple of efforts blocked before Yamal’s fierce strike is deflected wide.

SECOND HALF

We’re back underway in Los Angeles with Spain and Belgium level at 1-1.

That Belgian equaliser certainly caught La Roja by surprise.

HALF TIME: Spain 1-1 Belgium

Fabián Ruiz’s early strike was quickly cancelled out by Charles De Ketelaere’s brave header. All square at the break!

Spain continue to raise their level at the 2026 World Cup.

After a run of clean sheets, Spain finally conceded as the first-half injury time began.

GOOOAL BELGIUM!

In their first meaningful attack, Belgium struck back! Charles De Ketelaere reacted quickest to a cross and headed low past Simón, scoring Spain’s first conceded goal of the 2026 World Cup.

Yamal remains a constant threat, cutting inside from the right flank and firing into the side netting.

CHANCE SPAIN

Spain increase their intensity again. Yamal’s low free-kick is pushed away by Courtois.

That was Fabián Ruiz’s maiden World Cup goal, and Spain look eager to build on it with sustained possession.

GOOOAL SPAIN

Dani Olmo’s sweeping shot was parried by Courtois, but the loose ball fell for Fabián Ruiz, who blasted home to give Spain the lead.

The match resumes for the remainder of the first half.

The first hydration break arrives with the score level.

CHANCE SPAIN

Lamine Yamal drove at the Belgian defence and curled an effort narrowly wide of the post.

Belgium responded with intent, as Maxim De Cuyper’s floated cross was comfortably claimed by Simón.

Belgium cleared the initial danger from a Spanish corner, but Spain recycled possession, and Rodri’s powerful shot was blocked.

Spain earned a dangerous free-kick after Yamal was fouled near the edge of Belgium’s penalty area.

KICK OFF

We’re underway in Los Angeles.

Official confirmation from Belgium: Youri Tielemans misses out through injury, with Hans Vanaken stepping in.

Fifteen minutes to kick-off. Who will secure a place in the final four?

Teenage brilliance once more from La Roja.

Can Belgium’s talisman inspire the Red Devils to the World Cup semi-final?

Substitutions could prove decisive in this contest.

This is the defensive challenge Belgium face tonight. Scoring against this Spanish backline will be no easy feat.

Belgium’s starting XI presentation has been one of the most stylish throughout this tournament.

As per FIFA’s official lineup, Kevin De Bruyne and Jeremy Doku both return to the Belgian starting side.

Meanwhile, share your predictions below — this one could go either way.

A bold midfield call from Luis de la Fuente. We’ll see how Belgium respond early on.

Spain’s starting XI is confirmed — and Pedri has been left out!

Spain enter this quarter-final without conceding a goal so far, while Belgium come in off their best performance of the tournament after dismantling the USA. It’s set up for a thrilling encounter.