Spain defeat Belgium 2-1 to reach World Cup semi-finals
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Spain secured a place in the World Cup semi‑finals on Friday after a dramatic 2‑1 win over Belgium, with midfielder Mikel Merino scoring the decisive goal in the closing minutes. The match, played under intense pressure, saw both sides exchange chances before Merino’s late strike broke the deadlock, giving La Roja the advantage they needed to hold on for the victory.
The win sets up a semi‑final clash with France on Tuesday, where Spain will compete for a spot in the tournament final. Both teams will now focus on preparation ahead of the decisive encounter, which promises to determine the next finalist in the competition.
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