FIFA World Cup 2026: Spain have secured their place in the semifinals of the FIFA World Cup 2026 by defeating Belgium in the quarterfinals. Spain won 2-1 in today's match, ending Belgium's journey. Throughout the match, Lamin Yamal created many chances, but he could not score. In this match, Belgium did something that no team could do in this World Cup.
The first goal for Spain was scored by Fabian Ruiz in the 30th minute. D'Almo hit the ball for goal, but the goalkeeper stopped it by diving but the ball went a little farther away by touching his hands. Fabian, who was playing in the middle, ran straight into the goalpost. Earlier, Lamin Yamal created many chances, hit the ball on the goalpost but could not score.
This will happen for the first time in the 2026 World Cup
In the 41st minute, Belgium striker Charles De Keteller scored to level the score at 1-1. A player playing on the right wing hit a cross, Charles sent the ball inside the goalpost with a superb header. Belgium are the first team to score a goal in this World Cup against Spain. Yes, no team had scored a single goal against Spain before
The second goal was scored by a goalkeeper's error
90 minutes had 2 minutes left, after which there would have been 5-6 minutes of extra time. The match was thrilling, with the Spanish midfielder hitting the ball towards the goalpost from a long distance. The Belgian goalkeeper should have had no trouble stopping this, but he couldn't control the ball. Mikel Marino, who had come to the field a few moments earlier, came running and scored a goal
Merino did wonders
Battle leads in the second half It was about acquiring and retaining it. Meanwhile, in the 71st minute, Belgium's veteran goalkeeper Thomas Courtios went out due to injury and this proved to be a big blow for him. The veteran goalkeeper thwarted many of Spain's attacks. His departure weakened the Belgian team which Spain tried to take advantage of. Marino, who scored in the 91st minute against Portugal, did wonders this time as well. He came off the bench and scored in the 88th minute to give Spain the victory. Marino has scored many last-minute goals to lead Spain to victory and today he did the same again
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