Spain beat Belgium 2-1 as Mikel Merino capitalises on an error from substitute goalkeeper Senne Lammens. All reports agree the decisive moment comes after Belgium makes a late change, bringing Lammens on, and he then misplays the situation that allows Merino to score Spain’s second goal. Spain’s victory sends them into the next stage of the competition, where they are set to face France. The match is described as a significant step for Spain, who are labelled European champions in at least one report, while Belgium’s defeat is tied directly to the goalkeeper mistake that shifts momentum in Spain’s favour. With the scoreline finishing 2-1, Spain secure the win through Merino’s match-winning contribution following that costly Belgian error. Both sources frame the result as setting up a high-profile encounter, marking a path for Spain toward a crucial game against France.