# Soccer: Spain advanced to the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-finals after a dramatic 2-1 quarter-final victory over Belgium in Los Angeles. Fabián Ruiz opened the scoring for Spain in the 30th minute. Belgium equalised just before half-time a brilliant headshot by Charles De Ketelaere. In the 88th minute, Spanish substitute Mikel Merino capitalised on an error by back-up goalkeeper Senne Lammens to score the winner. Spain will now face France in the semi-finals on Tuesday.
Soccer: Spain beats Belgium, advance to World Cup semi-finals