Goa, July 11 -- Spain booked their place in the FIFA World Cup semi-finals after edging Belgium 2-1 in a fiercely contested quarter-final, setting up a mouth-watering last-four showdown against France.

La Roja held their nerve in a hard-fought encounter, overcoming a determined Belgian side to continue their impressive run in the tournament. The victory sees Spain advance to the semi-finals, where they will face France in one of the most anticipated matches of the competition.

Spain's disciplined performance and ability to capitalize on key moments proved decisive as they secured a narrow but crucial win. Belgium fought hard throughout the contest but were unable to find a late equaliser, bringing their World Cup campaign to an end.

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