The 2026 World Cup quarter-finals have concluded, defining all four semifinalists: Spain, France, England, and Argentina. For the first time in tournament history, the four semifinalists are the national teams occupying the top positions of the FIFA ranking. Spain 2-1 Belgium Spain beat Belgium 2-1, qualifying for the semifinal where they will face France on July 14. The match was decided in the 88th minute by a tap-in from Mikel Merino, who had already scored the winning goal in stoppage time against Portugal in the Round of 16. Fabian Ruiz had given Spain the lead around the 30th minute of the first half, before Charles De Ketelaere equalized around the 41st minute, his third goal in the last two matches. In the second half, Spain pushed for the winning goal, which arrived when Merino capitalized on an uncertain save by Lammens, the Belgian backup goalkeeper who had come on for Thibaut Courtois, who left the pitch in tears due to an injury. It is Spain's 36th consecutive match without defeat and their first World Cup semifinal since 2010. England 2-1 Norway England beat Norway 2-1 after extra time, reaching the semifinal where they will face Argentina. Norway took the lead with a strike from Schjelderup that surprised goalkeeper Pickford. Jude Bellingham equalized in first-half stoppage time, around minute 45+2, and scored his second at the start of extra time, benefiting from an error by goalkeeper Nyland. Bellingham reached six goals in the tournament, his second consecutive brace. The equalizing goal sparked controversy: Norwegian players claimed the ball had touched an overhead camera wire before Bellingham's strike, but FIFA issued a statement denying the incident based on sensor data from the connected ball. Erling Haaland, author of seven goals in the tournament, had a subdued performance and was substituted at the start of the second period of extra time. Argentina 3-1 Switzerland Argentina beat Switzerland 3-1 after extra time, qualifying for the semifinal against England. Mac Allister opened the scoring with a header assisted by Lionel Messi, who reached ten career assists at World Cups. Dean Ndoye equalized for Switzerland. In the second half, Breel Embolo was sent off after receiving a second yellow card for simulation, following a VAR review, leaving Switzerland with ten men. The match remained tied through regulation and was decided in extra time by goals from Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez. Andalusia wildfires and cancelled public events In Spain, the Andalusia regional government declared three days of mourning following a wildfire in the Los Gallardos area, in the province of Almeria, which caused at least twelve deaths and several missing persons. Public viewing events organized for the Spain-Belgium quarter-final in various municipalities of the province were cancelled as a sign of respect for the victims' families. Evacuations of several inhabited centers threatened by the flames continued, including the displacement of about fifty residents from El Marchal de Lubrin by military units.