Spain Tops Belgium 2-1 to Reach World Cup Semifinals

Mikel Merino's goal in the 88th minute sent Spain through after a quarterfinal decided by a Belgian defensive lapse and a late substitution.

Spain defeated Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup quarterfinals and advanced to face France in the semifinals. The result gives Spain its second semifinal appearance in the competition.

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