AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoWorld Cup Quarter-final Shock (Belgium): Spain edged Belgium 2-1 at SoFi Stadium as Mikel Merino struck again late, sending the Red Devils out and booking a semi-final with France. Spain took the lead through Fabian Ruiz (30’), Belgium replied via Charles De Ketelaere (41’), ending Spain’s long clean-sheet run. Injury Blow (Belgium): Thibaut Courtois was forced off in the 71st minute with a thigh problem, and Senne Lammens came on—then spilled a shot from Pau Cubarsí, allowing Merino to pounce for the winner (88’). Coach Reaction (Belgium): Rudi Garcia said Belgium lost due to “two mistakes,” citing injuries and key absences, while Courtois later backed Lammens and praised Belgium’s “Golden Generation” despite the heartbreak. Next Up (Belgium/Spain): Spain now face tournament favourite France in the semi-finals.
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