Spain beat Belgium to reach the World Cup semi-finals
In the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the national teams of Spain and Belgium faced off in a thrilling encounter. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
The match, held at the iconic Hollywood Stadium in Los Angeles, ended without extra time. Ultimately, the Spanish footballers secured a 2-1 victory over their opponents, advancing to the next stage of the tournament.
From the opening minutes, Spain’s national team took control of the game and broke the deadlock in the 30th minute. Fabian Ruiz delivered a precise shot into the opponent’s net, putting his team ahead.
However, Belgium responded swiftly, equalizing just before halftime. In the 41st minute, Charles De Ketelaere scored a reply goal, leveling the score at halftime.
In the second half, both sides launched relentless attacks in search of a winning goal. As regular time neared its end, in the 88th minute, Mikel Merino struck a decisive goal into the Belgian net, securing a vital win for Spain.
Analyzing the match statistics, Spain’s dominance across all aspects of play is evident. The Spaniards fired a total of eighteen shots on goal, eight of them on target.
Belgium managed only five shots throughout the entire match, of which two two clear. The Spanish team took a total of eighteen shots on goal, eight of which were on target.
In contrast, Belgium managed only five shots on target during the whole match, with just two of them on target. Spain also outperformed Belgium in ball possession, controlling the ball for 68% of the game, while Belgium held possession for just 32%.
Furthermore, Spain demonstrated superior passing accuracy and volume, completing 603 passes with a 91% accuracy rate. Belgium, in comparison, completed 235 passes with a 79% accuracy rate.
In terms of fouls, Spain committed 13 infractions, while Belgium committed 18. The referee showed two yellow cards to players from each team, but no red cards were issued during the match.
According to One.uz, following this victory, Spain advanced to the semifinals, where they are set to face the national team of France. For Belgium, their World Cup journey concludes at the quarterfinal stage.
