Spain beats Belgium 2-1 to reach the FIFA World Cup semi-final against France. The match is described as hectic and is decided late, with the decisive moment linked to a goalkeeping error by Belgium goalkeeper Senne Lammens. Spain’s late winner sends the team into a “blockbuster” semi-final versus France. Across coverage, the result is presented as a close contest that swings on a key defensive mistake rather than a prolonged dominant period by either side. Both teams contend throughout the game, but Spain secures the victory by scoring twice enough to overcome Belgium’s response goal. With the win, Spain moves on from the quarter-final stage and sets up the semi-final meeting with France.