Spain Edges Belgium 2-1 to Reach World Cup Semis

Spain triumphed over Belgium with a score of 2-1 in the World Cup quarter-finals held at Sofi Stadium in Los Angeles. The match saw Spain take the lead with a goal from Fabian Ruiz at the half-hour mark.

Belgium equalized shortly after with a goal from Charles De Ketelaere in the 41st minute. The game intensified, heading towards extra time, when a critical error by Belgian goalkeeper Senn Lammen allowed Mikel Merino to score from a rebound after a shot from Pau Cubarsi in the 85th minute.

This moment proved decisive, as Lammen had stepped in for the injured Thibaut Courtois. The match concluded with a jubilant crowd of 70,000 Spanish fans celebrating Spain's advancement to the semi-finals, where they will face France, who defeated Morocco 2-0.

The upcoming match is set for Tuesday in Arlington, Texas.