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Midfielder Mikel Merino scored the decisive goal as Spain defeated Belgium 2-1 at Los Angeles Stadium to secure a place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-finals, their first appearance in the last four since 2010.
Spain secured a 2-1 victory over Belgium courtesy of a late Mikel Merino goal, advancing to the World Cup semifinals where they will face France in Dallas. The triumph marks Spain's return to the last four since their 2010 championship win.