Published on
11/07/2026 - 7:46 GMT+2
Spain's Mikel Merino pounced on a spilled save to snatch a late win against Belgium on Friday, as Luis de la Fuente's side advanced to the World Cup semifinals.
Spain had taken the lead in the 30th minute when Fabián Ruiz slotted home a rebound following a save from Belgian keeper Thibaut Courtois.
La Roja continued to threaten in the first half, particularly through Barcelona's Lamine Yamal down the right flank, who cut inside and saw a chance flash wide of the post shortly after.
