What happened last time Spain played in FIFA World Cup semi-final?
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La Roja reached the semi-finals of the World Cup for the second time in their history.
Almost every team that wants to succeed needs match winners across the board. Spain are demonstrating that they have them. Mikel Merino once again performed admirably in his role as super sub to help advance the European champions to the World Cup semifinals.
For the second straight game, the Arsenal midfielder came off the bench to score the game-winning goal. This time helping secure a 2-1 victory over Belgium.
With the victory, Spain advanced to the tournament’s final four for just the second time. They went on to win the title the last time they did so, in 2010.
In addition to a thrilling matchup between Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal, who has yet to establish himself at this World Cup in contrast to the Frenchman, Merino’s most recent exploits have set up a battle with France for a spot in the final.
What happened last time when Spain played in the semi-final of the FIFA World Cup?
The last time Spain advanced to and participated in a World Cup semi-final was in 2010 in South Africa. They won their first-ever World Cup title against the Netherlands (final) after defeating Germany 1-0 in the semi-final.
Compared to their success in the Euros, La Roja have not been able to emulate similar achievements in the World Cup. They have always delivered below expectations in the World Cup and suffered early exits.
However, with the new crop of players emerging, they will be looking to deliver just the second World Cup for the national team. The Euro 2024 winners booked a spot in the semi-final of the World Cup for just the second time.
Which team did Spain face when they last played in a World Cup semi-final?
They faced Germany and won 1-0.
How many times have Spain played in a World Cup semi-final?
Once in 2010. The 2026 one will be their second ever.
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After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.