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Spain vs Belgium, FIFA World Cup 2026: Super-sub Merino strikes again to send La Roja into semis
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Spain defeated Belgium 2-1 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinals thanks to a late goal by substitute Mikel Merino. Spain will now advance to the semifinals to face France on July 14.
Mikel Merino came off the bench again to save Spain, scoring the go-ahead goal in the 88th minute to defeat Belgium 2-1 in a World Cup quarterfinal in Inglewood, California, on Friday (July 10, 2026).
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