Spain enter their semifinal against France with a clear identity: control the ball, impose their rhythm, and trust that Lamine Yamal’s biggest World Cup moment may still be ahead.
Spain’s quarterfinal against Belgium showed their resilience but also exposed the first crack in their defensive record. Charles De Ketelaere became the first player to score against Spain at this World Cup, ending Unai Simón’s long shutout run. But Spain still recovered, managed the match state, and found another late breakthrough through Mikel Merino.
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