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Mikel Merino’s 88th-minute goal sent Spain past Belgium and into the 2026 World Cup semi-finals. La Roja now waits to see which opponent they will face in the quest for the title.
- •Spain defeated Belgium 2-1 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals on goals from Fabián Ruiz and Mikel Merino.
- •The result concludes Belgium's tournament run, while Spain advances to the final four.
- •Spain’s next opponent in the semi-final remains undetermined as they wait for the conclusion of the final quarter-final bracket.
Spain secured a 2-1 victory over Belgium in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals following an 88th-minute winning goal from Mikel Merino. This performance continues La Roja’s campaign after an earlier opening goal from Fabián Ruiz and a brief equalizer from Charles De Ketelaere. While Spain moves forward, the team now faces a high-pressure wait to identify their next opponent in the semi-final bracket. Whether this tactical intensity can be sustained against remaining top-tier favorites will be the decisive factor in their pursuit of the trophy.
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