Spain have claimed the second semi-final spot at the 2026 World Cup, beating Belgium 2-1 in regular time at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.
Fabián Ruiz put La Roja ahead, Charles De Ketelaere pulled Belgium level — but the decisive word belonged to Mikel Merino, whose goal sent Spain through.
The reward is a blockbuster: a semi-final against France, who beat Morocco 2-0 to book their place on Thursday. Kylian Mbappé — level with Lionel Messi at eight goals in the Golden Boot race — against Spain’s midfield machine.
One place in the final of the 2026 World Cup is on the line. This is the game the whole tournament has been waiting for.