Spain booked their place in the World Cup semi-finals after Mikel Merino struck a dramatic late winner in a 2-1 victory over an injury-depleted Belgium in front of a packed Los Angeles Stadium on Friday. The European champions will now take on France in a blockbuster last-four clash. With the score locked at 1-1 after halftime, the match appeared to be heading toward extra time before Belgium's misfortune proved decisive. Backup goalkeeper Senne Lammens, who had replaced the injured Thibaut Courtois during the second half, failed to gather Pau Cubarsi's low effort, allowing the ball to spill into a dangerous area. Merino reacted quickest to the rebound, calmly firing into the net to send the predominantly Spanish crowd at Los Angeles Stadium into celebration despite the scorching conditions.Belgium's hopes were dented by a growing injury list, while Spain once again showed their ability to deliver in the biggest moments. The victory also marks Spain's first appearance in a World Cup semi-final since their memorable triumph in 2010, when they lifted the trophy for the first time.Spain will now travel to Dallas, where they are set for a highly anticipated semi-final showdown against tournament favorites France on Tuesday, with a place in the World Cup final at stake.Here are some of the most unforgettable fan moments and striking images that captured the passion, excitement, and electric atmosphere of the Spain-Belgium quarter-final:APA Spanish fan watches the warm-up before the start of the World Cup quarter-final between Spain and Belgium at the Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood.APA Belgian fan watches the warm-up before the start of the World Cup quarter-final between Spain and Belgium at the Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood.APYoung Spanish fan cheers during the World Cup quarter-final between Spain and Belgium at the Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood.APA fan in his elements before the start of the World Cup quarter-final between Spain and Belgium at the Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood.APA fan holds up Spanish flags during the World Cup quarter-final between Spain and Belgium at the Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood.ReutersBelgian fans turn up in the numbers for the World Cup quarter-final between Spain and Belgium at the Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood.ReutersSpanish fan cheers during the World Cup quarter-final between Spain and Belgium at the Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood.ReutersA young Spanish fan watches the warm-up before the start of the World Cup quarter-final between Spain and Belgium at the Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood.ReutersA young fan supports Spain during the World Cup quarter-final between Spain and Belgium at the Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood.ReutersSpanish fan cheers during the World Cup quarter-final between Spain and Belgium at the Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood.