Spain and France will meet Tuesday in Arlington, Texas, in a matchup anticipated for years. Neither team has lost at this year's World Cup.
Spain's Mikel Merino (6) celebrates scoring their second goal during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Spain and Belgium in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Friday, July 10, 2026.
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Spain beat Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup quarter-final, with Mikel Merino scoring a late goal to send Spain into the semi-finals.
Spain secured a 2-1 victory over Belgium, advancing to the World Cup semi-finals. Read how Spain set up a clash with France.
INGLEWOOD, California: Spain substitute Mikel Merino fired home from close range in the 88th minute to snatch a 2-1 win for his…
Spain beat Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup quarter-final, with Mikel Merino scoring a late goal to send Spain into the semi-finals.
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…
Spain will now go on to face Didier Deschamps' France - arguably the tournament's standout performer so far - in Dallas in the…
