2026 World Cup: Spain eliminate Belgium as first semi-final clash is confirmed

Spain are through to the semiof the 2026 World Cup, thanks to a narrow 2-1 win over Belgium on Friday night. 

The European champions are still on the quest to add the world title to their cabinet. 

Fabian Ruiz opened the scoring in the game, before Charles Ketelaere made it 1-1.

For the second game running, Mikel Merino proved to be the match winner for Spain again. 

They will now face France in the first semi. 

Les Bleus outclassed Morocco 2-0 in their quarter-final clash on Thursday.