Result

Spain beat Belgium 2-1 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-final at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on 10 July 2026, with substitute Mikel Merino striking a late winner to set up a semi-final against France.

Goals

Fabian Ruiz 30', Mikel Merino 88' (Spain); Charles De Ketelaere 41' (Belgium).

Match report

Fabian Ruiz put Spain ahead on the half hour before Charles De Ketelaere - Belgium's star of the tournament - levelled a Belgian side already without the injured Youri Tielemans, who was hurt in the warm-up. After Thibaut Courtois limped off in the second half, backup keeper Senne Lammens spilled Pau Cubarsi's late shot and Mikel Merino, on the pitch for less than two minutes, pounced on the rebound to send La Roja into a semi-final against France. Watch the full Spain vs Belgium highlights above.

People also ask

Who scored in Spain vs Belgium?

Fabian Ruiz and Mikel Merino for Spain; Charles De Ketelaere for Belgium.

What was the final score of the Spain vs Belgium quarter-final?

Spain won 2-1, with Merino's 88th-minute winner.

Who do Spain play in the 2026 World Cup semi-final?

France, after beating Belgium in the quarter-final at SoFi Stadium.