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Spain shrugs off allowing its first goal at 2026 World Cup to reach semifinals
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Spain advanced to the 2026 World Cup semifinals after a 2-1 victory over Belgium, secured by a late goal from substitute Mikel Merino. This marks Spain's first semifinal appearance in the tournament since their previous historic run.
A mere four days after Merino scored a clutch goal as a substitute in injury time to beat Portugal, he found himself in the right spot again in the quarterfinals when Belgium's backup goalkeeper spilled the ball into his path.
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