The FIFA World Cup 2026 is nearing its conclusion. The grand tournament, which began with a record 48 teams, is now down to its final four semi-finalists.

Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois backed his replacement Senne Lammens after being forced off with an injury during the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final defeat against Spain.

Belgium were denied a late penalty for a handball from Spain's Rodri. However, referee Michael Oliver was right to rule the decision in Spain's favour in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final match.

Lamine Yamal's brother Keyne has become a social media celebrity with his expressions in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final match against Belgium.

Lamine Yamal is keen to prove what he and Spain can do against France after setting up a World Cup semifinal date with them.

The Spain goalkeeper had kept a clean sheet for a record 650 minutes, the tournament's longest scoreless streak, before Belgium ended it in the quarterfinals on Friday.

Belgium No. 1 Thibaut Courtois's gesture for Senne Lammens, whose mistake cost team the match against Spain, won fans' hearts.

Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente said his side is ready for the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal challenge against tournament's favourite France.

The Belgian Royal Palace praised the national football team after their FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinal exit against Spain, saying the players can be proud of their journey.

Mikel Merino, who smashed in the World Cup quarter-final winner against Belgium in the 88th minute on Friday, said it was "surreal" to have scored a late winner in two straight knockout games for Spain.

Mikel Merino scored his second goal of the tournament when he pounced on a rebound from Pau Cubarsi's effort, which was spilled by Belgium backup goalkeeper Senne Lammens.

Spain beat Belgium 2-1 on Friday to move into a blockbuster World Cup semi-final against France after a hectic game decided by a goalkeeping error from Senne Lammens.

Didier Deschamps has had to cope with personal tragedy and the looming realisation that his long spell as coach of France is about to end.

Spain teenager Lamine Yamal scripted a huge world record as he took the field against Belgium in their FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinal clash in Los Angeles.

Belgium brought an end to Spain's record-breaking defensive run at the FIFA World Cup after Charles De Ketelaere scored to snap the longest clean-sheet streak in the tournament's history.

Spain vs Belgium LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE Updates: Mikel Merino scored the winning goal as Spain beat Belgium 2-1 in the quarter-final, setting up a World Cup semi-final clash against France.

Garcia acknowledged Spain's quality and possession-based style but expressed confidence in his team's attacking strength and ability to challenge the European champions.

Spain hasn't lost and hasn't even conceded a single goal at this year's World Cup. La Roja is unbeaten in 36 straight competitive matches since March 2023.