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Magic Merino strikes again as Spain down Belgium to reach World Cup semis

INGLEWOOD, California - ‌Super-sub Mikel Merino snatched another late winner for Spain on Friday after Belgium goalkeeper Senne Lammens failed to hold onto the ball as they claimed a 2-1 win over their injury-hit opponents and set up a World Cup semi-final clash with France.

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Why Spain’s Refusal to Follow 2026 World Cup Script Is Its Best Shot at Glory

While Spain waits for Lamine Yamal to kick into high gear, Luis de la Fuente has been forced to rely on areas of the team without the same fizz and flash.

Sports Illustrated

Real Madrid Star’s World Cup Injury Could Doom the Season Before It Begins

Los Blancos could be without one of their best players when the season kicks off next month.

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Thibaut Courtois makes strange request after World Cup exit: ‘I don’t know if Belgium will agree to this’

The Belgian goalkeeper was in tears as he was substituted, while No 2 Senne Lammens’ mistake sent Spain to the semis

The Independent UK

Belgium’s old guard fought valiantly but World Cup exit is end of their golden generation

Defeat by Spain will surely prove World Cup swansong for multiple members of Belgium’s best batch of talent to date

The Guardian - UK

Spain Player Ratings vs. Belgium: More Merino Magic Sets Up Mouthwatering Semifinal

La Roja needed more late magic to extend its staggering unbeaten run to 36 games.

Sports Illustrated

Inexplicable Lammens error costs Belgium as Spain’s Merino grabs match-winning mantle again

Spain 2-1 Belgium: Mikel Merino took advantage of substitute Belgian keeper Senne Lammens’s mistake to fire the European champions to a tantalising Texas Tuesday encounter with favourites France

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Merino puts Spain into World Cup semi-finals as Belgium rue costly Courtois injury

Spain will play France in the World Cup semi-final after a late Mikel Merino goal gave them a 2-1 win over Belgium

The Guardian - UK

Spain 2-1 Belgium: Mikel Merino the matchwinner as European champions progress into World Cup semi-finals

Arsenal star scored on late on to book France semi-final

Evening Standard

Man United star makes costly error as Spain beat Belgium to reach World Cup semi-finals

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The Independent UK

World Cup 2026: Merino strikes late again as Spain beat Belgium to set up France semi-final

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…

France 24

Spain v Belgium player ratings: Mikel Merino inspires La Roja with substitute cameo

Merino’s late strike ensured Spain reached the semi-final where they will face France

The Independent UK

Thibaut Courtois in tears as Belgium legend forced off injured in Spain match

Thibaut Courtois left the pitch in tears after picking up an injury in Belgium’s World Cup quarter-final with Spain on Friday. Courtois, who is playing at his fourth World Cup, had made a string of fine saves to keep the score at 1-1 heading into the final quarter of the…

The Independent UK

Every Celebrity Spotted Watching Lamine Yamal, Spain vs. Belgium—World Cup Quarterfinal

It was a star-studded guest list in Los Angeles to watch the second quarterfinal of the summer.

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The Independent UK

Belgium star suffers injury in warm-up before World Cup quarter-final with Spain

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The Economic Times

Soccer: Fear factor to the fore as France march into semi-finals

France advanced to the World Cup semi-finals after defeating Morocco. Morocco adopted a defensive strategy which ultimately proved unsuccessful. Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele scored the decisive goals for France. Goalkeeper Yassine Bounou saved a penalty but could not prevent the loss. France will now face Belgium or Spain in…

The Independent UK

Belgium forced into last-minute team change after Youri Tielemans injury blow before Spain clash

Tielemans sustained an injury in the warm-up and has been replaced by Hans Vanaken in the team to face Spain in the World Cup quarter-finals

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Who are the BBC pundits, commentators and presenters for Spain vs Belgium?

Spain vs Belgium is a fight to make the last four at the 2026 World Cup

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Sports Illustrated

Four Takeaways From Jose Mourinho’s First Interview As Real Madrid Manager

The 63-year-old is the man entrusted to get Los Blancos back to the top of Spain and Europe.

The Economic Times

FIFA World Cup 2026 today match schedule (11 July): Matches today, India time, venue and where to watch live

FIFA World Cup 2026 match schedule for 11 July: Spain and Belgium meet in a vital FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final match. The winner will advance to face France in the semi-finals. Spain enters the contest as tournament favorites with strong defensive discipline. Belgium has shown impressive form, defeating the…

Sports Illustrated

Spain vs. Belgium—World Cup: Live Score and Match Stats

The 98th match of the 2026 World Cup is the second quarterfinal clash.

TechRadar

How to watch Spain vs Belgium: Free Streams, TV Channels & Kick-Off time for FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final as La Roja face Red Devils, team news

Kevin De Bruyne and Jeremy Doku start for Belgium against Spain at the FIFA World Cup. Here's how to watch the quarter-final for free online and from anywhere.

The Economic Times

Spain vs Belgium FIFA World Cup 2026: India time, live streaming, where to watch, TV channel, venue, predicted line-ups, key players, injury news and match prediction

Spain vs Belgium FIFA World Cup 2026: Spain faces Belgium in a crucial FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final match. The winner will advance to face France in the semi-finals. Spain relies on possession and defensive strength, while Belgium boasts a potent attacking lineup. Fans in India can watch the game…

The Guardian - UK

Spain 2-1 Belgium: World Cup 2026 quarter-final – as it happened

Mikel Merino was the hero again for Spain as he booked a semi-final date with France with a late winner against Belgium

The Guardian - UK

Fast-spreading wildfire kills at least 12 in southern Spain

Twenty-three people missing and four Britons thought to be among those who died trying to flee Almería blaze

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