Belgium’s 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign ended with a narrow 2-1 defeat to Spain in the quarter-finals on July 10, 2026. Fabián Ruiz opened the scoring for Spain before Charles De Ketelaere equalized before halftime, but a late 88th-minute goal by Mikel Merino sealed the win for Spain.
Belgium enjoyed a strong World Cup run before falling 2–1 to eventual champions Spain in a closely contested quarter-final at SoFi Stadium.
Attacking Display Against USA and Senegal
Belgium scored 7 goals across their knockout wins over Senegal and the USA.
Lukaku and Charles De Ketelaere spearheaded a potent Red Devils attack throughout the tournament.
Belgium pushed Spain until the final whistle in Los Angeles, earning praise for their tactical setup.
Match Summary and Details
Date & Stage: July 10, 2026, Quarter-Final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Final Score: Spain 2, Belgium 1.
Goalscorers (Spain): Fabián Ruiz, Mikel Merino (88′).
Goalscorers (Belgium): Charles De Ketelaere.
Next Round: Spain advanced to the semi-finals to face France.
