Super-sub Mikel Merino snatched another late winner for Spain to end Belgium's World Cup hopes.

European champions Spain advanced to the semi-finals the FIFA World Cup following a 2-1 win over ...

INGLEWOOD, California: Super-sub Mikel Merino snatched another late winner for Spain on Friday (Jul 10) after Belgium goalkeeper Senne Lammens failed to hold onto the ball as they claimed a 2-1 win over their injury-hit opponents and set up a World Cup semi-final clash with France.After the teams went level a

INGLEWOOD, California, July 10 : Spain's march into the World Cup semi-finals owed much to a familiar figure on Friday, with Mikel Merino once again coming off the bench to deliver in the dying moments of a crucial knockout match.The Arsenal midfielder struck an 88th-minute winner in Spain's 2-1 victory over

Spain beat Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup quarter-final, with Mikel Merino scoring a late goal to send Spain into the semi-finals.

Spain beat Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup quarter-final, with Mikel Merino scoring a late goal to send Spain into the semi-finals.

The game the whole world has been waiting to see is arriving one round too soon.

Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois was forced off with a muscle injury during his side's 2-1 World Cup quarter-final defeat to Spain, in a major blow for the Red Devils.According to ESPN, the Real...

Mikel Merino scored in the 88th minute on a rebound yielded by Belgium's backup Belgium goalkeeper to send Spain to the World Cup semifinals with a 2-1 victory.

  WASHINGTON | TASS |  The Spanish national football team defeated Belgium 2-1 in the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The goals for Spain were scored by central midfielder Fabian Ruiz (30th minute) and Mikel Merino (88th minute). Belgium’s Charles De Ketelaere scored for his team on the 41st minute. Spain is now …

Mikel Merino scored in the 88th min after Belgium keeper Senne Lammens spilled the ball, sealing Spain's win and a World Cup semifinal clash.

Fabian Ruiz had given Spain the lead after 30 minutes, but Belgium rallied before the interval and breached their opponents’ normally rock-solid defence through the in-form Charles De Ketelaere.

France and Spain will face off in the first semi-final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after beating Morocco and Belgium, respectively in the quarter-final.

The substitute goalkeeper, who replaced the injured Courtois late in the second half, spilled what appeared to be a routine save.

Belgium manager Rudy Garcia cites a lack of luck in their 2-1 World Cup quarterfinal loss to Spain, as Mikel Merino's late goal seals their exit from the tournament.

Spain has set up a blockbuster semi-final clash with France in Dallas on 14 July.

Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois threw his support behind Senne Lammens after the young substitute's late mistake proved decisive in Belgium's 2-1 defeat to Spain in the FIFA World Cup quarter-final on Friday.

Substitute Mikel Merino struck the decisive goal in the 88th minute as the European champions extended their unbeaten run

Lamine Yamal expressed confidence ahead of Spain's World Cup semifinal matchup against France.

France and Spain entered the 2026 FIFA World Cup as the favorites to win the tournament; now the two powerhouses will meet in the semifinals at Dallas Stadium on Tuesday.

INGLEWOOD, California, July 10 : Spain manager Luis de la Fuente's golden touch carried his side into the World Cup semi-finals on Friday as Fabian Ruiz and Mikel Merino, two players elevated by his bold selection calls, scored the goals in a tense 2-1 quarter-final win over Belgium.Fabian, a surprise starter

Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has explained why he was substituted during his side's World Cup quarterfinal defeat to Spain, revealing a muscle injury left him unable to kick long balls before Rudi Garcia opted to replace him in the second half.

Belgium goalkeeper, Thibaut Courtois, has said the winner of the France vs Spain semi-final will win the 2026 World Cup. Courtois was speaking to

Spain beat Belgium 2-1 in LA, and will play France in the semi-final.

Mikel Merino's late goal secures Spain's 2-1 victory over Belgium, advancing them to the World Cup semifinals against France.

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

Belgium head coach, Rudi Garcia, has blamed their 2-1 defeat to Spain on "two mistakes". Despite Charles Keletaere cancelling out Fabian Ruiz's opener,

Former Real Madrid goalkeeper, Iker Casillas, has predicted an exciting match between France and Spain when the two teams clash in the semi-final of the

Spain winger,  Lamine Yamal, has claimed France are fearful of them ahead of the semi-final of the 2026 World Cup. Yamal was speaking after a

Belgium's World Cup dreams shattered after a controversial Rodri handball incident in their 2-1 defeat to Spain. Mikel Merino's late winner stirs outrage.