Merino scored in the 88th minute to secure Spain's first semifinal appearance since 2010, facing France next
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How would his replacement, the 24-year-old Sene Lamens, manage was a big question mark. 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.
Furthermore, In essence, the Spaniards had some shots from Ruiz (10') and Yamal (21'), which were not enough to worry the Belgians. 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.
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How would his replacement, the 24-year-old Sene Lamens, manage was a big question mark.
reliability moderate2/2 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 moderate2/2 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.
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