Spain secured a 2-1 victory over Belgium in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinal on July 10, 2026, setting up a semifinal clash with France. The match, held at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, saw Spain dominate possession but face a resilient Belgian defense.
Belgium took an early lead through a Kevin De Bruyne strike in the 11th minute, but Spain equalized before halftime via a Ferran Torres goal. The winning goal came in the 67th minute from Álvaro Morata, who capitalized on a defensive error.
Spain will now face France, who defeated Morocco 2-0 in their quarterfinal on July 9, 2026. The semifinal is scheduled for July 14, 2026, at the same venue. France's victory over Morocco was marked by goals from Kylian Mbappé and Antoine Griezmann.
