Mikel Merino scores late as Spain defeats Belgium to reach semi-finals
Mikel Merino scored a late goal to secure Spain's place in the World Cup semi-finals, defeating Belgium 2-1 on Saturday. Introduced as a substitute in the 86th minute, Merino capitalized on a loose ball to clinch victory. Thibaut Courtois' injury on the bench left Belgium lamenting missed opportunities as Spain advanced to face France.
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Published 10 Jul 2026, 21:13 UTC · Updated 10 Jul 2026, 21:20 UTC
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