Mikel Merino scored in the 88th minute to send Spain through against France, after Thibaut Courtois left injured
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The bad news for the Belgians was that in the 71st minute they lost Courtois due to injury, with Lamens taking his place. Watch live at 22:00 the match Spain – Belgium for the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup. How would his replacement, the 24-year-old Sene Lamens, manage was a big question mark.
Furthermore, The match took place in Los Angeles in front of 70,000 spectators, with Ruiz opening the scoring in the 30th minute and De Ketelare equalizing for the Belgians in the 41st minute. They missed several chances and took the lead just after the half-hour mark (30') when Olmo shot, Courtois saved, and Fabian Ruiz was first to the rebound and scored from close range to make it 1-0. In essence, the Spaniards had some shots from Ruiz (10') and Yamal (21'), which were not enough to worry the Belgians.
In addition, Spain will be the one to complete the pair of one semi-final of the 2026 World Cup together with France, as after a derby match they defeated Belgium in Los Angeles 2-1. Spain became the second team to secure its presence in the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup, defeating Belgium 2-1. At 30 minutes, the previously pointless possession of the European champions bore fruit.
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The bad news for the Belgians was that in the 71st minute they lost Courtois due to injury, with Lamens taking his place.
reliability low1/2 sourcesWatch live at 22:00 the match Spain – Belgium for the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup.
reliability moderate2/3 sourcesHow would his replacement, the 24-year-old Sene Lamens, manage was a big question mark.
reliability low1/2 sourcesThe match took place in Los Angeles in front of 70,000 spectators, with Ruiz opening the scoring in the 30th minute and De Ketelare equalizing for the Belgians in the 41st minute.
reliability low1/2 sourcesThey missed several chances and took the lead just after the half-hour mark (30') when Olmo shot, Courtois saved, and Fabian Ruiz was first to the rebound and scored from close range to make it 1-0.
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In essence, the Spaniards had some shots from Ruiz (10') and Yamal (21'), which were not enough to worry the Belgians.
according to in.grSpain will be the one to complete the pair of one semi-final of the 2026 World Cup together with France, as after a derby match they defeated Belgium in Los Angeles 2-1.
according to in.grSpain became the second team to secure its presence in the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup, defeating Belgium 2-1.
according to Ta NeaAt 30 minutes, the previously pointless possession of the European champions bore fruit.
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The Arsenal ace came off the bench and in the 88th minute made it 2-1 against Belgium, sending his team to the semi-finals of the...
omitted byLeft sidecovered byRight sidePublic / AgenciesWatch live at 22:00 the match Spain – Belgium for the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup.
omitted byLeft sidecovered byRight sidePublic / AgenciesHow would his replacement, the 24-year-old Sene Lamens, manage was a big question mark.
omitted byLeft sidecovered byRight sidePublic / AgenciesThe match took place in Los Angeles in front of 70,000 spectators, with Ruiz opening the scoring in the 30th minute and De Ketelaere equalizing for the...
omitted byLeft sidecovered byRight sidePublic / Agencies