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FIFA World Cup: Spain's Mikel Merino eyes France showdown after another match-winning goal

Spain midfielder Mikel Merino could hardly believe his latest World Cup heroics after scoring a dramatic late winner to send La Roja into the FIFA World Cup semi-finals with a 2-1 victory over Belgium at Los Angeles Stadium on Friday.

11 Jul 2026

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De la Fuente hails Spain super-sub Mikel Merino after Belgium World Cup victory

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has praised Mikel Merino after the midfielder once again made a decisive impact from the bench to help seal a 2-1 victory over Belgium and book Spain's place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-finals.

11 Jul 2026

Late Merino strike breaks Belgian hearts as Spain advance to World Cup semi-finals

Mikel Merino once again proved Spain's unlikely late-game hero as his dramatic 88th-minute winner secured a 2-1 victory over Belgium and sent La Roja into the World Cup semi-finals.

10 Jul 2026

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Lamine Yamal ready to 'deliver more', insists De la Fuente ahead of Belgium clash

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente believes football fans have still not seen the best of Lamine Yamal at the 2026 FIFA World Cup as his side prepares for Friday's quarter-final against Belgium in Los Angeles.

10 Jul 2026

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Thibaut Courtois backs Belgium to shock Spain in World Cup quarter-final

Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois believes his side have the quality and confidence to knock Spain out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup when the teams meet in Friday's quarter-final.

09 Jul 2026

Rodri salutes Ronaldo’s incredible impact despite Portugal’s World Cup exit

Spanish and Manchester City star midfielder Rodri says Portuguese football star and one of the world’s greats in the game, Cristiano Ronaldo, deserves all the praise for the sterling role he’s played at the highest level for a very long time.

07 Jul 2026