Mikel Merino scores late winner as Spain advances past Belgium
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 10:01 PM
Last updated Jul 10, 2026
Spain reached the World Cup semi-finals by defeating Belgium 2-1 in a quarter-final match held on July 10, 2026. Mikel Merino secured the win for Spain with a goal in the 88th minute after a tightly contested game. Spain will now face France in the semi-finals, showcasing their resilience and attacking prowess throughout the tournament.
- •Mikel Merino scored for Spain in the 88th minute.
- •Spain won the match 2-1 against Belgium.
- •The quarter-final was played on July 10, 2026.
- •Spain will face France in the semi-finals.
- 10:01 PMBBC Sport — Spain into semi-finals at expense of Belgium after Merino's late winner
"Mikel Merino emerges as Spain's hero yet again as the substitute scores in the 88th minute to stun Belgium and set up a World Cup semi-final against France.
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