INGLEWOOD, California, July 10 (Reuters) - Substitute Mikel Merino struck late as Spain beat Belgium 2-1 in their World Cup quarter-final on Friday, booking a semi-final against France in Dallas on Tuesday.
• European champions Spain went ahead in the 30th minute when Fabian Ruiz converted a rebound after Thibaut Courtois had superbly saved Dani Olmo's strike.
• Belgium levelled in the 41st minute through Charles De Ketelaere, who headed Timothy Castagne's cross past goalkeeper Unai Simon.
• Courtois was forced off midway through the second half and replaced by Senne Lammens.
• Merino, introduced after 86 minutes, pounced two minutes later after Lammens failed to hold Pau Cubarsi's low strike.
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