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Spain into semi-finals at expense of Belgium after Merino's late winner

BBC News BBC News July 10, 2026 at 10:01 PM

Mikel Merino emerges as Spain's hero yet again as the substitute scores in the 88th minute to stun Belgium and set up a World Cup semi-final against France.

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