Madrid, July 10 -- Spain Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez congratulated the national football team after La Roja secured a place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinals with a thrilling 2-1 victory over Belgium in the quarterfinal.

Following Spain's hard-fought win, Sanchez took to X and wrote, "Continuing to dream together. Come on, Spain!"

https://x.com/sanchezcastejon/status/2075689086644293996?s=20

Coming to the match, Fabian Ruiz, handed a surprise start ahead of Pedri, and substitute Mikel Merino scored for Spain, while Charles De Ketelaere found the net for Belgium in a match that also saw goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois forced off with an injury.

Ruiz opened the scoring after Belgian goalkeeper Courtois parried Dani Olmo's effort into h...