Merino stars again to send Spain past Belgium and into FIFA World Cup semis
Mikel Merino scored a late goal to secure a 2-1 victory for Spain against Belgium in the FIFA World Cup quarterfinals. This win advances Spain to the semifinals, where they are set to face tournament favorites France.
Why it matters
The result significantly impacts the trajectory of the World Cup, eliminating a strong Belgian side and setting up a high-stakes semifinal match.
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Mikel Merino is Spain's World Cup hero once again, and even he finds it hard to believe.
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