# Spain Stuns Belgium, Advances to Semifinals | MLS News

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Published: 2026-07-10T22:38:53+00:00
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Spain pulled off a heart-stopping 2-1 win over Belgium to stay alive in the World Cup, with Fabián Ruiz stunningly opening the scoring before halftime and Mikel Merino delivering the late winner in the 88th minute. The victory extends Spain’s unbeaten run to 36 games and sets up a semifinal clash with France. Ruiz controlled the midfield and delivered when it mattered, while Merino once again proved his clutch substitute status. However, defensive lapses—especially from Pau Cubarsí—and Mikel Oyarzabal’s quiet performance exposed vulnerabilities. Despite dominating possession (68%) and nearly 600 passes, Spain remained clinical in front of goal, turning key chances into goals to seal their fate. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/40dfd3f076fe66e4

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