Spain Edge Belgium 2-1 to Advance at SoFi Stadium

Spain moved into the next round of the FIFA World Cup 2026 with a 2-1 win over Belgium at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, a result that underlined La Roja's growing confidence as one of the tournament's genuine contenders.

The match was not without its anxious moments, as Belgium found a way back into the contest before Spain ultimately held firm to claim the three points. It was the kind of victory that tests a team's character, and Spain passed that examination.

For Belgium, the defeat ends their World Cup campaign, and the result will sting all the more given what appeared to be a disrupted preparation and the difficult circumstances the team had to navigate during the match itself. Their exit marks the end of an era for a generation of players who never quite claimed the major trophy their talent seemed to promise.

Spain now turn their attention to the semi-finals, where they will face a fresh challenge. Having shown both their quality and their resilience in Los Angeles, they arrive at that stage with momentum firmly on their side.