Spain beat Belgium to reach the World Cup semi-finals
The quarterfinal match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup between the national teams of Spain and Belgium took place, as reported by Zamin.uz.
After an intense battle, Spain emerged victorious with a 2:1 score, securing their place in the next round. According to One.uz, following the match, player ratings and statistical indicators were announced based on their on-field performances.
In the Spanish squad, defender Pau Cubarsi achieved the highest rating, earning 8.4 points for his reliable performance on the field, as evaluated by specialists.
Additionally, attacking midfielder Lamine Yamal scored 8.0 points, central midfielder Rodri received 7.9, and Fabian Ruiz earned 7.8, each contributing significantly to the team’s victory. Goalkeeper David Raya was rated 7.3 for his adequate goalkeeping.
Among other players, Pedro Porro received 7.4, Dani Olmo 7.5, and Emerik Laporte 7.0. Marc Cucurella finished with 6.8, Alex Baena with 6.9, and Mikel Oyarzabal with 6.6.
Among the substitutes, Pedri stood out with 7.0 points, while Ferran Torres earned 6.6 and Nico Williams 6.5. Mikel Merino’s actions were not separately rated.
On the Belgian side, the highest ratings were achieved by Kevin De Bruyne, Jérémy Doku, and Thibaut Courtois, each receiving scores around 6.8 and 6.9.
The sole Belgian goal scorer, Charles De Ketelaere, also earned 6.8 points. Defender Arthur Theate was rated 6.8, making him one of the team’s top performers.
However, other defenders, particularly Wout Faes with 5.7 and Maxim De Cuyper with 6.0, showed weaker performances. Other Belgian players included Timothy Castagne with 6.4, Luis Openda with 6.1, and Leandro Trossard with 5.7.
Among the substitutes, Alexis Saelemaekers earned 6.2 points, while experienced players Axel Witsel and Romelu Lukaku each collected 6.0.
Overall, Spain’s midfield and defense operated at a very high level, whereas Belgium’s attacking players were relatively active, but this was not enough to prevent their defeat.
