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Merino's Late Heroics Send Spain to Semifinals | Canada News
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- Jul 10, 2026
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- 88
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Summary
Spain edges Belgium 2-1 in a heart-stopping World Cup thriller, thanks to Mikel Merino’s 88th-minute winner — his second dramatic late goal in as many games — extending Spain’s unbeaten run to 37 matches and sending them to the semifinals against France. Belgium, already reeling from a goalkeeper injury and a late collapse in defense, couldn’t overcome the pressure as Spain’s defense held firm and Merino pounced on a rebound to seal the win. The match, tight from the start and marked by Belgium’s first goal conceded since the tournament began, now sets the stage for a massive showdown in Dallas — Spain’s quest for glory continues, while Belgium heads home with pride but no further progress. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/a7aacbc5c3e9ced6