
Spain secured their place in the World Cup semi-finals with a 2-1 victory over Belgium on Friday, thanks to a late goal from a familiar face.
The match had seemed to be heading towards a tense conclusion, but the late strike changed everything. Spain had dominated much of the game and finally found the decisive moment when it mattered most. Belgium fought hard but could not prevent the outcome that many had expected. The result sets up an intriguing semi-final clash with France, promising another high-stakes encounter in the tournament.

