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Spain’s late winning goal breaks Belgian hearts to seal World Cup semifinal spot
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 10, 2026
· 2 min read
By Ben Church, Aleks Klosok
And that’s it! What a thrilling end to this match as Spain grabs a late winner to beat Belgium, 2-1.
It’s brutal for the Belgians, who hung in right until the very end. But one mistake from a substitute keeper, and the Red Devils are out of the World Cup.
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Key takeaway What a thrilling end to this match as Spain grabs a late winner to beat Belgium, 2-1.
Why this matters in The El Paso
As El Pasoans look to the upcoming World Cup semifinal match between France and Spain at the AT&T Stadium in Dallas, local soccer fans are likely to be abuzz with excitement. The fact that this high-stakes match is taking place in the state of Texas makes it a significant event for regional sports enthusiasts. El Paso 's own soccer community, which has been growing in recent years, may be particularly interested in watching how Spain's strategy plays out against the world's top-ranked team. With the match being billed as the unofficial final, the eyes of the soccer world will be on Dallas, and El Pasoans will have a unique opportunity to witness world-class soccer in their own backyard. The outcome of this match will undoubtedly be a topic of discussion among local soccer fans, and its impact will be felt throughout the Borderland region.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 10, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? By Ben Church, Aleks Klosok
And that’s it! What a thrilling end to this match as Spain grabs a late winner to beat Belgium, 2-1.
It’s brutal for the Belgians, who hung in right until the very end. But one mistake from a substitute keeper, and the Red Devils are out of the World Cup.
...
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