Madrid: Spain's head coach, Luis de la Fuente, praised his team for their fighting spirit and continuous improvement, expressing confidence in their ability to defeat France in the upcoming match.
According to Thai News Agency, Spain secured a narrow 2-1 victory over Belgium in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-final match on July 10th. Fabian Ruiz opened the scoring for Spain in the 30th minute, while Miguel Merino sealed the win with a goal in the 88th minute. Belgium's Charles de Keterare managed to find the net in the 41st minute, but it wasn't enough to overcome Spain's lead.
With this victory, Spain advanced to the semi-finals, where they will face last season's runners-up, France, in a match scheduled for July 14. Coach de la Fuente remains optimistic about his team's chances, emphasizing their continued growth and resilience on the field.