Spain has successfully secured its ticket to the coveted final four of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a hard-fought 2-1 victory against Belgium on Friday in Los Angeles. The dramatic late win sets up a highly anticipated blockbuster semifinal clash against France next Tuesday. Despite the daunting challenge ahead, the Spanish camp remains brimming with confidence, spearheaded by their young phenom.
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Subscribe Sekarang →Speaking to Spanish television immediately after the final whistle, teenage winger Lamine Yamal did not mince words regarding their upcoming opponents. "I think if they have to be afraid of someone, it is us," Yamal boldly declared. He acknowledged the stature of the fixture but maintained a fearless stance, adding, "Of course, we are two top-level teams in the world, for me they are the two best. We will see what happens, but we are not afraid."
According to reports from the match, Spain struggled initially to break down the rigorous defensive structure deployed by Belgium's tactical setup. However, La Roja's squad depth ultimately proved to be the deciding factor. Mirroring his decisive performance against Portugal in the previous round, substitute Mikel Merino stepped up once again to net the match-winning goal late in the game.
Reflecting on the team's performance, Yamal felt that the final scoreline did not fully reflect Spain's dominance on the pitch. "I think we were far superior," Yamal evaluated. "It is true that the goal we conceded gave us a strange feeling because they scored just when we were playing our best football. But that is how it is. We might give the impression that we do not always play very polished football, but in the end, the reality is that no one has been able to compete with us."
From editorial monitoring, Spain's tactical resilience and the fearless attitude of its young core have established them as formidable title contenders. The upcoming showdown in the semifinals will serve as the ultimate litmus test for both European powerhouses as they battle for a spot in the World Cup final.