Mikel Merino scores late as Spain edges Belgium 2-1 in World Cup match

Mikel Merino scored in the 88th minute to secure a 2-1 victory for Spain over Belgium in a World Cup quarterfinal on July 10. A mistake by Belgian goalkeeper Senne Lammens led to Merino's goal after Thibaut Courtois exited injured earlier in the match. Belgium had equalized in the first half through Charles De Ketelaere. Spain advances to face France in the semifinals, maintaining their unbeaten streak of 36 matches in competitive play. The match took place at the SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, with Spain's fan dominance evident among the 70,000 spectators.

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