Spain advanced to the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after securing a dramatic 2-1 victory over Belgium in the quarter-finals.

Fabián Ruiz gave Spain the lead in the 30th minute, before Charles De Ketelaere equalized for Belgium shortly before halftime.

Substitute Mikel Merino scored the winning goal in the 88th minute, sending La Roja into the last four, where they will face France in a highly anticipated all-European semi-final for a place in the World Cup final.