Spain leave it late to book semifinal date with France
Summary
Spain defeated Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup quarterfinals with a late goal by Mikel Merino. Spain will play against France in the semifinals on Tuesday in Dallas.Key Facts
- Mikel Merino scored the winning goal for Spain in the 88th minute.
- Merino also scored the winning goal as a substitute in Spain’s previous match against Portugal.
- Belgium’s goalkeeper Senne Lammens made mistakes leading to the late goal.
- Belgium forced to replace injured goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois in the 71st minute.
- Fabian Ruiz scored Spain’s first goal in the 30th minute.
- Belgium’s Charles De Ketelaere scored in the 41st minute, ending Spain’s 649-minute clean sheet streak at the World Cup.
- Spain will face France, the tournament favorite, in the semifinals.
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