The Latest Breaking News from World Cup

Spain overcome Belgium to set up World Cup semi-final clash with France

Mikel Merino scored a late winner for the second game running to send Spain into the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup with a 2-1 victory over Belgium.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 10

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.

Bangkok Post · Jul 10

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 · Jul 10

Real Madrid handed huge injury blow as Thibaut Courtois forced off in tears in World Cup quarter-final

Former Chelsea shot-stopper was subbed in shock move by Belgium boss

Evening Standard · Jul 10

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 · Jul 10

England win against Mexico named most watched football match in US TV history

England won the game thanks to two goals from Jude Bellingham and one from Harry Kane.

Evening Standard · Jul 10

'I'm not used to having to sprint for the win, so that was scary' – Risky move pays off for Bjorn Riley with his first UCI Mountain Bike World Cup win

Jenny Rissveds earns a second consecutive XCC victory in a thrilling elite women's race in Andorra

Cycling News · Jul 10

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

The Independent UK · Jul 10

Iran: Forewarnings and a Funeral, NATO, Le Pen

It’s been a week of shifting alliances, escalating tensions and political drama. NATO leaders gathered in Turkey for another pivotal summit, where President Trump arrived questioning the alliance’s loyalty before leaving in a markedly warmer mood, as attention also turned to his relationship with President Zelensky and the future of…

France 24 · Jul 10

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 · Jul 10