Spain booked their place in the World Cup semi-finals on Friday after Mikel Merino struck a dramatic late winner at the 88th minute to secure a 2-1 victory over Belgium. Fabian Ruiz had opened the scoring before Charles De Ketelaere restored parity during the first half, but Luis de la Fuente's side found the decisive goal just two minutes from time.
Spain edged past a resilient Belgium on Friday in Los Angeles to secure its spot in the last 8. La Roja dominated much of the contest and finally broke the deadlock on the half-hour mark.
