Merino Again the Hero, Spain Defeats Belgium 2-1 and Will Face France in World Cup Semifinal
He capitalized on the rebound from a save by Belgian goalkeeper Senne Lammens off a shot by Pau Cubarsí to secure Spain's victory at Los... Stadium.
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Earlier, he also decided the 1-0 win over Portugal in the round of 16 with a goal in the 91st minute, after coming on as a substitute. The Arsenal midfielder scored a dramatic winning goal in the final minutes as La Roja defeated Belgium 2-1 in the 2026 World Cup quarterfinal, securing a spot in the semifinal against France.
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Earlier, he also decided the 1-0 win over Portugal in the round of 16 with a goal in the 91st minute, after coming on as a substitute.
according to SindonewsThe Arsenal midfielder scored a dramatic winning goal in the final minutes as La Roja defeated Belgium 2-1 in the 2026 World Cup quarterfinal, securing a spot in the semifinal against France.
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