Final blow from Spain to Belgium: De la Fuente's assessment of Unai Simón and the semi-final

In the 2026 World Cup quarter-final, Spain defeated Belgium 2-1 to secure their place in the semi-final.

After the match, head coach Luis de la Fuente made important statements regarding his player choices and the course of the game. De la Fuente defended his surprising decision to start Fabián Ruiz in the first…