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Spain overcome Belgium to set up World Cup semi-final clash with France

Mikel Merino scored a late winner for the second game running to send Spain into the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup with a 2-1 victory over Belgium.

Radio France Internationale

Magic Merino strikes again as Spain down Belgium to reach World Cup semis

INGLEWOOD, California - ‌Super-sub Mikel Merino snatched another late winner for Spain on Friday after Belgium goalkeeper Senne Lammens failed to hold onto the ball as they claimed a 2-1 win over their injury-hit opponents and set up a World Cup semi-final clash with France.

Bangkok Post

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.

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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

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

Spain 2-1 Belgium: Mikel Merino the matchwinner as European champions progress into World Cup semi-finals

Arsenal star scored on late on to book France semi-final

Evening Standard

Man United star makes costly error as Spain beat Belgium to reach World Cup semi-finals

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World Cup 2026: Merino strikes late again as Spain beat Belgium to set up France semi-final

Spain booked their place in the World Cup semi-finals on Friday after Mikel Merino struck a dramatic late winner at the 88th minute to secure a 2-1 victory over Belgium. Fabian Ruiz had opened the scoring before Charles De Ketelaere restored parity during the first half, but Luis de la…

France 24

Spain v Belgium player ratings: Mikel Merino inspires La Roja with substitute cameo

Merino’s late strike ensured Spain reached the semi-final where they will face France

The Independent UK

Tearful Thibaut Courtois forced off before Senne Lammens error costs Belgium in World Cup quarter-final

Courtois came off after picking up a leg problem and was replaced by Manchester United’s Senne Lammens

The Independent UK

How to watch Spain vs Belgium: Free Streams, TV Channels & Kick-Off time for FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final as La Roja face Red Devils, team news

Kevin De Bruyne and Jeremy Doku start for Belgium against Spain at the FIFA World Cup. Here's how to watch the quarter-final for free online and from anywhere.

TechRadar

Spain vs Belgium LIVE: World Cup 2026 result, latest updates and fan reaction

Second quarter-final pits Euro 2024 winners against perennial underachievers

Evening Standard

‘There is a magnificent balance’: how Spain built a record-breaking defence

The Spain goalkeeper Unai Simón has not conceded a goal at the World Cup and, worryingly for Belgium, he has not had to face that many shots

The Guardian - UK

Spain vs Belgium: World Cup 2026 prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds today

European heavyweights collide as France await in huge semi-final showdown

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World Cup 2026 Quarter Final Spain vs. Belgium Predictions

Spain vs. Belgium at SoFi Stadium: can Belgium's attack breach a defense that has conceded just once in five World Cup 2026 games? Our pick is Spain at -157.

Sports Illustrated

’My Fault’—Man City Star Takes Responsibility for Heated Clash With Ex-Teammate

Bernardo Silva didn’t take kindly to Rodri’s antics at the end of their round of 16 encounter.

The Economic Times

FIFA World Cup 2026 results: Who won yesterday's match between Portugal and Spain?

Spain advanced to the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals after a narrow 1-0 victory over Portugal. Mikel Merino scored a dramatic injury-time goal to secure the win for Spain. This defeat marked the end of Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup journey and Portugal's tournament. Spain will now face Belgium in the…

France 24

World Cup 2026: Ronaldo out of his last World Cup as Spain beat Portugal

Mikel Merino broke the deadlock in injury time as Spain continue their perfect run with a 1-0 win. Portugal's exit means Cristiano Ronaldo played his final game at the World Cup, as he confirmed he's retiring from international football. Spain will face Belgium next after Rudi Garcia's side thrashed the…

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FourFourTwo

WATCH: Ruben Dias walks out of Portugal press conference in BIZARRE circumstances after appearing to be upset by Spain's Mikel Merino

FourFourTwo were witness to one of the oddest moments of the 2026 World Cup in the basement of Dallas Stadium

Sports Illustrated

The Cristiano Ronaldo World Cup Circus Is Over—Thank God for Portugal’s Sake

Roberto Martínez’s fatal error of the last three-and-a-half years comes back to bite a talented Portugal team in the ultimate way.

The National (Scotland)

Spain 1-0 Portugal: Mikel Merino strikes late as Cristiano Ronaldo bows out

Merino struck deep into stoppage time to fire Spain past Portugal in Dallas and book Luis de la Fuente’s side a place in the World Cup 2026…

The Independent UK

USA vs Belgium: Who won the World Cup game last night?

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The Economic Times

Cristiano Ronaldo's FIFA World Cup career ends as Spain reach quarters with 1-0 win

Spain secured a narrow 1-0 victory against Portugal in the ninety-first minute. Mikel Merino scored the decisive goal, breaking through a resilient Portuguese defense. This win propelled the Spanish team into the tournament's quarter-final stage. The defeat marked the end of Cristiano Ronaldo's final World Cup appearance. Spain now awaits…

FourFourTwo

‘I leave with a clear conscience. I’ve done everything I could. Portugal had never won a cup before me’ Cristiano Ronaldo teases retirement after World Cup exit

Portugal icon Cristiano Ronaldo has teased his retirement from international football following his country's elimination at the 2026 World Cup

The Times of India

“My prayers weren’t answered”: IShowSpeed abruptly bursts into tears after Spain eliminate Portugal from FIFA World Cup

IShowSpeed was left heartbroken after Spain defeated Portugal 1-0 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16. Mikel Merino scored in stoppage time to send Spain through and end Cristiano Ronaldo’s final World Cup campaign. Speed became emotional during his reaction, saying he believed Portugal would win the tournament…

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