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Spain secure dramatic World Cup victory over Belgium after dreadful error from Senne Lammens gifts Mikel Merino late winner

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Spain secure dramatic World Cup victory over Belgium after dreadful error from Senne Lammens gifts Mikel Merino late winner
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101GREATGOALS.COM

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· 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.

Football | Mail Online

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· Jul 10, 2026

Spain vs Belgium - World Cup quarter-final RECAP: All the reaction as Senne Lammens howler gifts Arsenal star ANOTHER late goal as Spain book semi-final clash with France

Spain vs Belgium - World Cup quarter-final RECAP: All the reaction as Senne Lammens howler gifts Arsenal star ANOTHER late goal as Spain book semi-final clash with France

SkySports

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Key moments and player ratings as Lammens mistake sees Spain through

Key moments and player ratings as Lammens mistake sees Spain through

Guineematin.com

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· Jul 10, 2026

Coupe du Monde 2026 : l’Espagne bat la Belgique et rejoint la France en demi-finale

Dans un quart de finale qui aura tenu toutes ses promesses au SoFi Stadium ce vendredi 10 juillet 2026, l’Espagne a fini par faire plier une héroïque équipe de Belgique (2-1) dans les derniers instants du temps réglementaire. Les champions d’Europe en titre s’offrent un billet pour les demi-finales et un rendez-vous face à l’équipe [] The post Coupe du Monde 2026 : l’Espagne bat la Belgique et rejoint la France en demi-finale first appeared on Guineematin.com.

FOX Sports Digital

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· Jul 10, 2026

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.

Africanews

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· Jun 30, 2026

Morocco, Brazil and Paraguay advance to Round of 16

The Round of 32 at this year's World Cup finished with some surprises and was full of suspense until the last minute: while Morocco rushed past the Netherlands in a penalty shootout and Brazil advanced after its win against Japan, the surprise victory came from Paraguay over Germany.

Voice of Nigeria

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· 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.

Daily Post Nigeria

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· Jul 11, 2026

2026 World Cup: Spain eliminate Belgium as first semi-final clash is confirmed

Spain are through to the semiof the 2026 World Cup, thanks to a narrow 2-1 win over Belgium on Friday night. The European champions are still on the quest to add the world title to their cabinet. Fabian Ruiz opened the scoring in the game, before Charles Ketelaere made it 1-1. For the second game running, Mikel [] 2026 World Cup: Spain eliminate Belgium as first semi-final clash is confirmed

Nepal News

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· Jun 30, 2026

फिफा विश्वकपको अन्तिम १६ मा ब्राजिल प्रवेश

काठमाडौँ। फिफा विश्वकप-२०२६ फुटबल प्रतियोगिताअन्तर्गत राउण्ड अफ ३२ को खेलमा ब्राजिलले जापालाई पराजित गर्दै जित हासिल गरेको छ। अमेरिकाको ह्युस्टन खेल मैदानमा आज भएको खेलमा ब्राजिलले जापालाई २-१ गोलअन्तरले पराजित गर्दै विश्वकपको अन्तिम १६ मा प्रवेश गरेको हो। पाँच पटकको विश्वकप विजेता ब्राजिल पहिलो हाफमा एक गोलले पछि परेको स्थितिलाई पुनरागमन गर्दै जित हासिल गरेको []

The Namibian

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· Jul 6, 2026

Spain win it late to bid farewell to Ronaldo at World Cup

Substitute Mikel Merino scored a late winner to put Spain in the quarter-finals with a 1-0 victory over Portugal and end Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup career on Monday. The European champions will face the United States — the only one of the co-hosts remaining — or Belgium on Friday in Los Angeles. In front of [] The post Spain win it late to bid farewell to Ronaldo at World Cup appeared first on The Namibian.

NDTV

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· Jul 10, 2026

FIFA WC QF LIVE: Lamine Yamal Makes History; Disastrous Injury Blow For Belgium

Spain vs Belgium LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE Updates: Fabian Ruiz gave Spain the lead, but Charles De Ketelaere equalised for Belgium in the quarter-final. The second half is underway.

Utusan Malaysia

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· 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.

RTL Today

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· Jul 10, 2026

Gripping win: Merino strikes late as Spain beat Belgium to set up France World Cup semi

Substitute Mikel Merino scored a dramatic late winner as Spain beat Belgium 2-1 to reach the World Cup semi-finals against France, with Belgium left heartbroken after a costly goalkeeping error.

Jamaica Observer

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· Jul 10, 2026

Spain defeat Belgium 2-1 to reach World Cup semi-finals

LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — European champions Spain defeated Belgium 2-1 to set up a heavyweight World Cup semi-final showdown with France on Friday.Mikel Merino bundled in a rebound from a Pau Cubarsi strike in the 88th-minute to settle a tense battle in favour of the Spaniards at the SoFi Stadium.Spain will now face France at the ATT Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Tuesday.

brazilnews.net

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· Jun 30, 2026

FIFA World Cup 2026: Casemiro second-oldest Brazilian to strike, Guimaraes inching towards Pele

Houston [US], June 30 (ANI): Brazil's sensational win over Japan in their round of 32 match marked the first time since the 1978 FIFA World Cup that the five-time champions secured a win in a knockout match despite trailing at half-time. Kaishu Sano had put Japan in the front in the 29th minute, before goals from Casemiro (56th minute) and Gabriel Martinelli (90+6th minute) helped Brazil make a comeback.

BOL News

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· Jul 11, 2026

Spain beats Belgium 2-1 to reach FIFA World Cup semi-finals

Mikel Merino scored a late winner as Spain defeated Belgium 2-1. The post Spain beats Belgium 2-1 to reach FIFA World Cup semi-finals appeared first on BOL News.

HESPRESS English

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· Jul 10, 2026

Spain set up World Cup semi-final with France after late win against Belgium

Spain beat Belgium 2-1 on Friday to move into a blockbuster World Cup semi-final against France after a hectic game decided by a goalkeeping error from Senne Lammens. The unfancied Belgians had fought back from going a goal down to Fabian Ruiz’s strike on the half-hour mark at a boiling SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, [] The post Spain set up World Cup semi-final with France after late win against Belgium appeared first on HESPRESS English - Morocco News.

Daily Mail

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· Jul 10, 2026

Senne Lammens' World Cup NIGHTMARE: Man United star gifts Spain super sub Mikel Merino late winner with howler - after Thibaut Courtois left the pitch in tears with injury

Senne Lammens' World Cup NIGHTMARE: Man United star gifts Spain super sub Mikel Merino late winner with howler - after Thibaut Courtois left the pitch in tears with injury

Egyptian Gazette

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· Jun 25, 2026

Ecuador advances to knockout rounds, beats Germany 2-1

EAST RUTHERFORD — Gonzalo Plata poked the ball past Manuel Neuer in the 77th minute, and Ecuador advanced to the knockout stage of the World Cup by rallying for a 2-1 win over Germany. Germany, which clinched first place in Group E with victories in its first two games, went ahead on Leroy Sané’s second-minute [] The post Ecuador advances to knockout rounds, beats Germany 2-1 appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

Libya Update News

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· Jul 11, 2026

Spain eliminates Belgium and sets up a semifinal clash with France

Los Angeles - Spain secured a spot in the semifinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a 2-1 victory over Belgium on Wednesday at Los Angeles Stadium. Fabian Peña opened the scoring for Spain in the 30th minute. Belgium drew level in the 41st minute with a goal from Charles De Ketelaere, leaving the... Read more Source The post Spain eliminates Belgium and sets up a semifinal clash with France appeared first on Libya Update News.

Arise News

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· Jun 26, 2026

Ecuador Stun Germany 2-1 To Reach World Cup Knockout Stage

Gonzalo Plata’s late winner sent Ecuador into the Round of 32, while Germany advanced as Group E winners.

Barca Universal

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· Jun 22, 2026

Barcelona superstar’s recovery progressing as per plan; could play 90 minutes in next World Cup game

Barcelona and Spain fans were handed a huge boost last night when Luis de la Fuente named Lamine Yamal in the starting line-up for the game against Saudi Arabia.Although the Spaniard played only 45 mi...

OneFootball

· Jun 29, 2026

Late comeback: Brazil scrape past and knock out Japan 🥳🇧🇷

A champion’s victory? Brazil beat Japan 2-1 in comeback fashion, with the winning goal coming at 50 MINUTES OF THE SECOND HALF.With that, Brazil sent the Japanese team home and secured a place in th...

Ghanaian Times

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· Jul 10, 2026

Spain’s unbeaten 35 matches run under threat from Belgium

Spain face Belgium today in a World Cup quarter-final that pits one of the tournament’s smoothest operators against a side emboldened by a thunderous 4-1 win over the United States that followed one ​of football’s most bizarre political interventions. Belgium’s victory came after extraordinary drama when U.S. striker ‌Folarin Balogun’s one-match ban for a red The post Spain’s unbeaten 35 matches run under threat from Belgium appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

PravdaReport

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· Jul 7, 2026

Belgium Crushes USA 4-1 to Reach 2026 World Cup Quarterfinals

Belgium defeated the United States 4-1 to advance to the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The match was played at Lumen Field in Seattle. Charles De Ketelaere scored twice for Belgium in the 9th and 33rd minutes, while Hans Vanaken added a third in the 57th minute. Romelu Lukaku sealed the victory with a goal in stoppage time, scoring in the 93rd minute. Malik Tillman scored the United States' only goal in the 31st minute with a direct free kick.

teleSUR English

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· Jul 7, 2026

Belgium Crushes USA 4-1 to Set Up Spain Quarterfinal Showdown at FIFA World Cup

Belgium defeated the United States 4-1 in Seattle to secure their place in the World Cup quarterfinals, where they will face Spain on July 10 in Los Angeles. Charles De Ketelaere opened the scoring in the 9th minute and added a second in the 33rd, either side of Malik Tillman’s 31st-minute free-kick equaliser for the []

Reuters

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· Jun 23, 2026

Rio jaguar predicts Brazil win over Scotland at World Cup

Poty, a jaguar at Bioparque in Rio de Janeiro, has predicted a Brazil victory over Scotland in their FIFA World Cup group stage match in Miami. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #britain #scotland #fifa #fifaworldcup #fifaworldcup2026 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

NBC News

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· Jun 21, 2026

Nuno Gomes: "España debe salir con los mejores"

La selección española alineó a Lamine Yamal como titular para enfrentar a la selección de Arabia Saudí. Así, Luis de la Fuente despeja todas las dudas frente al joven del Barcelona y delinea la manera de jugar para conseguir la primera victoria del torneo

Pajhwok Afghan News

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· Jun 30, 2026

FIFA WC: Morocco, Paraguay knock out giants as Brazil survive Japan challenge

Morocco and Paraguay produced major surprises in the FIFA World Cup knockout stage by eliminating strong opponents Netherlands and Germany through penalty shootouts, while Brazil secured a hard-fought victory over Japan to continue their campaign.

Syrian Arab News Agency

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· Jun 29, 2026

Brazil snatches dramatic victory over Japan to reach knockout stage

Houston, June. 30 (SANA) Brazil booked their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 16 with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Japan, thanks to a stoppage-time winner at NRG Stadium in Houston in the opening Round of 32 fixture. Japan took the lead in the 29th minute through Kaishu Sano before Brazil equalized []

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· Jul 6, 2026

Inglaterra resiste el acoso de México y se clasifica a los cuartos de final del Mundial

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Canada Sports Betting

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· Jun 23, 2026

Scotland vs. Brazil Match Prediction, Betting Tips, And World Cup Odds (6/24/26)

Our Scotland vs. Brazil prediction previews a fascinating Group C clash as Brazil looks to secure first place while Scotland fights to keep its knockout-stage hopes alive at the 2026 World Cup. After a slow start to the tournament, Brazil responded with a dominant victory over Haiti and now enters this matchup as a heavy [...] Read More... The post Scotland vs. Brazil Match Prediction, Betting Tips, And World Cup Odds (6/24/26) appeared first on canadasportsbetting.ca.

The Independent

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· Jun 25, 2026

Breathtaking Ecuador become World Cup dark horses and expose Germany’s biggest problem

Ecuador 2-1 Germany: Gonzalo ‌Plata struck a late winner to capitalise on Manuel Neuer’s latest error and secure his nation’s progress to the knockout stage for the second time

Sweden Herald

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· Jul 1, 2026

World Cup guide: Lamine Yamal leads Spain as Ronaldo and Modric face final run

World Cup guide: Lamine Yamal leads Spain as Ronaldo and Modric face final run

Associated Press

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· Jun 30, 2026

Celebrations erupt in Paraguay after shocking World Cup win vs Germany

Paraguay beat Germany in a penalty shootout Monday, a shocking result early in the World Cup Round of 32. Paraguay's José Canale scored on the first sudden-death penalty kick, Orlando Gill made two key saves in the shootout, and Paraguay beat Germany 4-3 on penalties to earn the biggest upset of the 2026 World Cup. (AP video/Emilio Sanabria) #worldcup #germany #paraguay Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

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