Spain secured a 2-1 victory over Germany in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinal on July 10, 2026, advancing to the semifinals where they will face France. The match, played at a neutral venue, saw Mikel Merino score the decisive goal in the 89th minute, his second crucial contribution in the tournament after a similar performance in the round of 16.
Germany took an early lead through a goal by Kai Havertz in the 12th minute, but Spain equalized before halftime with a strike from Γlvaro Morata in the 38th minute. The second half remained tense until Merino's late header from a corner kick secured the win for Spain.
Spain's semifinal clash with France is scheduled for July 14, 2026. France advanced after defeating Portugal 3-1 in their quarterfinal on July 9. The other semifinal will feature Argentina against Brazil, following their respective wins over the Netherlands and England.
