Mikel Merino's 87th-minute goal secured Spain's World Cup semi-final berth, capitalizing on Belgium's struggles after losing goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois to injury.
Mikel Merino scored for Spain (Image Source: X/@FIFAWorldCup)
Jul 11, 2026
03:25 am
What's the storyIn a thrilling encounter, Mikel Merino's last-minute strike propelled Spain into the semi-finals of the FIFA World Cup 2026.
The match against Belgium was a nail-biter, with both teams putting up a strong fight.
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