Spain advanced to the 2026 World Cup semifinal tonight after a dramatic 2-1 victory over Belgium. Substitute Mikel Merino scored the winning goal in the 88th minute. In the next stage, the European champions will face France. Fabian Ruiz gave the European champions the lead in the 30th minute, and Charles De Ketelaere equalized 11 minutes later - the first goal Spain has conceded in the tournament.

