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FIFA World Cup 2026: Magic Merino strikes again as Spain down Belgium to reach semifinals

Spain secured a 2-1 victory over Belgium after a late goal from Mikel Merino. Fabian Ruiz scored Spain's first goal in the thirtieth minute of the match. Charles De Ketelaere equalized for Belgium before halftime, leveling the score. Belgium faced challenges with injured players, including their captain and goalkeeper. Spain…

The Economic Times · Jul 11

U.S. Soccer Officials Banned From USMNT World Cup Match vs. Belgium

There was a lot of controversy surrounding the round of 16 match in Seattle.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 11

'I think he has more to give' Lamine Yamal performance questioned by Cesar Azpilicueta after Spain edge past Belgium

Lamine Yamal's performance against Belgium was questioned by former Spain international Cesar Azpilicueta

FourFourTwo · Jul 11

Why Spain’s Refusal to Follow 2026 World Cup Script Is Its Best Shot at Glory

While Spain waits for Lamine Yamal to kick into high gear, Luis de la Fuente has been forced to rely on areas of the team without the same fizz and flash.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 10

Thibaut Courtois makes strange request after World Cup exit: ‘I don’t know if Belgium will agree to this’

The Belgian goalkeeper was in tears as he was substituted, while No 2 Senne Lammens’ mistake sent Spain to the semis

The Independent UK · Jul 10

Real Madrid handed huge injury blow as Thibaut Courtois forced off in tears in World Cup quarter-final

Former Chelsea shot-stopper was subbed in shock move by Belgium boss

Evening Standard · Jul 10

Belgium’s old guard fought valiantly but World Cup exit is end of their golden generation

Defeat by Spain will surely prove World Cup swansong for multiple members of Belgium’s best batch of talent to date

The Guardian - UK · Jul 10

Spain Player Ratings vs. Belgium: More Merino Magic Sets Up Mouthwatering Semifinal

La Roja needed more late magic to extend its staggering unbeaten run to 36 games.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 10

Inexplicable Lammens error costs Belgium as Spain’s Merino grabs match-winning mantle again

Spain 2-1 Belgium: Mikel Merino took advantage of substitute Belgian keeper Senne Lammens’s mistake to fire the European champions to a tantalising Texas Tuesday encounter with favourites France

The Independent UK · Jul 10

Merino puts Spain into World Cup semi-finals as Belgium rue costly Courtois injury

Spain will play France in the World Cup semi-final after a late Mikel Merino goal gave them a 2-1 win over Belgium

The Guardian - UK · Jul 10