Spain beat Belgium 2-1 in their FIFA World Cup quarter-final on 10 July 2026, advancing to the semi-finals. ESPN’s tournament results list records a full-time Spain victory, and El Mundo’s video archive identifies Mikel Merino’s goal as decisive.
The match was scheduled for 3 p.m. Eastern Time in Inglewood, California. Spain went on to beat France 2-0 on 14 July, then defeated Argentina 1-0 after extra time in the final on 19 July to claim the title. The final was held at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Novak Djokovic also reached the Wimbledon 2026 semi-final, where Jannik Sinner beat him in straight sets, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4, on 10 July. Djokovic’s quarter-final against Félix Auger-Aliassime had lasted five hours and 15 minutes. The Associated Press described it as the longest quarter-final in Wimbledon history. This report on Djokovic's marathon victory covers his run to the semi-final.
The 2026 tournament ended with Spain’s extra-time win over Argentina. ESPN’s Spain results list records the quarter-final victory over Belgium and the team’s later wins on its path to the title. El Mundo’s match archive highlights Merino’s winning goal against Belgium.
The FIFA World Cup is held every four years and brings together national teams from around the world. Spain, the 2010 champion, won the 2026 title after advancing from the quarter-final against Belgium to the final against Argentina.
