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Mikel Merino Rescues La Roja Again: 4 Takeaways From Spain's Win Over Belgium
Mikel Merino delivered another late winner as Spain advanced to the World Cup semifinals by beating Belgium.
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Utusan Malaysia
· Jul 10, 2026
Sepanyol benam Belgium 2-1, mara ke separuh akhir Piala Dunia 2026
LOS ANGELES: Pemain gantian, Mikel Merino muncul wira apabila meledak gol kemenangan untuk membantu Sepanyol menewaskan Belgium 2-1 pada aksi suku akhir Piala Dunia 2026, sebentar tadi. Kemenangan berkenaan sekali gus mengesahkan tempat skuad kendalian Luis de la Fuente ke peringkat separuh akhir buat kali pertama sejak bergelar juara dunia pada 2010. Ketika perlawanan dilihat ... Read more The post Sepanyol benam Belgium 2-1, mara ke separuh akhir Piala Dunia 2026 appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
NBC News
· Jul 6, 2026
¡Merino aparece al rescate! Sobre la hora pone a España arriba ante Portugal
España sorprendió con un tiro libre rápido en el tiempo agregado y armó una gran jugada colectiva. Ferran Torres filtró el pase final para Mikel Merino, quien quedó mano a mano y definió con calma para adelantar a La Roja ante Portugal.
101GREATGOALS.COM
· Jul 10, 2026
Spain 2-1 Belgium: Merino the late hero again as Lammens error gifts La Roja semi-final spot
The Arsenal man was again the match-winner.
Voice of Nigeria
· Jul 11, 2026
Late Merino Strike Sends Spain To World Cup Semis
Super-sub Mikel Merino snatched another late winner as Spain claimed a 2-1 win against Belgium, at the SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, USA, setting up a 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final clash with France. Spain were aggressive early on against Belgium and Fabian Ruiz gave them the lead on the half-hour mark. The midfielder pounced after [] The post Late Merino Strike Sends Spain To World Cup Semis appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.
MyJoyOnline
· Jul 10, 2026
Mikel Merino’s late winner against Belgium sends Spain into the semi-finals of the World Cup
Mikel Merino emerged as Spain's hero yet again as the substitute scored in the 88th minute to stun Belgium and book his side's place in the World Cup semi-finals.
Korea Times News
· Jul 11, 2026
Mikel Merino's goal lifts Spain past Belgium, into semifinals vs. France
Mikel Merino's goal lifts Spain past Belgium, into semifinals vs. France
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Related coverage for " Mikel Merino Rescues La Roja Again: 4 Takeaways From Spain's Win Over Belgium ": Utusan Malaysia — Sepanyol benam Belgium 2-1, mara ke separuh akhir Piala Dunia 2026. NBC News — ¡Merino aparece al rescate! Sobre la hora pone a España arriba ante Portugal. 101GREATGOALS.COM — Spain 2-1 Belgium: Merino the late hero again as Lammens error gifts La Roja semi-final spot. Voice of Nigeria — Late Merino Strike Sends Spain To World Cup Semis. MyJoyOnline — Mikel Merino’s late winner against Belgium sends Spain into the semi-finals of the World Cup. Korea Times News — Mikel Merino's goal lifts Spain past Belgium, into semifinals vs. France