Spain beat Belgium 2-1 on Merino's 88th-minute goal, reach semis
What's next: Spain will play France in the World Cup semifinals after Mikel Merino scored the winner four days after eliminating Portugal.
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Spain vs Belgium: World Cup 2026 quarterfinal begins
Both teams go with a 4-2-3-1 at SoFi Stadium, with the winner earning a semifinal berth.
Spain beat Belgium 2-1 as Merino's 88th-minute goal seals semis
What's next: Spain will face France in the World Cup semifinals after Belgium lost Thibaut Courtois to an injury.
Series: Spain · World Cup Semifinal Berth · 2 chapters since Jul 7Hundreds rally outside Iran-New Zealand World Cup match in LA
What's new: A judge upheld FIFA's ban on Iran's pre-revolutionary flag hours before kickoff, deepening tensions around the opener.
The New York Times, The Straits Times +2
U.S. opens 2026 World Cup against Paraguay in Los Angeles
What’s next: The Americans face Australia next week and Turkey on June 25 in a 48-team format that makes advancing easier.
NPR, Fox News
SoFi Stadium workers reach deal, avert World Cup strike
What's next: About 2,000 food-service workers vote Wednesday on a pact with wage gains, subcontracting limits and raid protections.
Bloomberg, PBS NewsHour +1
96% of SoFi Stadium workers approve strike ahead of World Cup
About 2,000 hospitality workers could walk off at any time before the June 12 U.S.-Paraguay match in Los Angeles.
Antara News, NPR