Mikel Merino stars again as Spain edges Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup quarterfinals

The World Cup quarterfinals got underway Thursday with a dominant performance from the favorites.

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St. Louis Post-DispatchLean Left· Jul 12, 2026

Merino lifts Spain past Belgium

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Hawaiitribune HeraldLean Left· Jul 11, 2026

Mikel Merino’s goal lifts Spain past Belgium, into semifinals vs. France

West Hawaii TodayLean Left· Jul 11, 2026

Mikel Merino’s goal lifts Spain past Belgium, into semifinals vs. France

Latin TimesLean Left· Jul 11, 2026

A Spilled Save and a Super-Sub: Spain Outlasts Belgium to Reach a World Cup Semifinal

Ran by 19 outlets across the spectrum· Philadelphia Inquirer, Seattle Times
Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· Jul 10, 2026

Mikel Merino stars again as Spain edges Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup quarterfinals

Seattle TimesLean Left· Jul 10, 2026

Mikel Merino stars again as Spain edges Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup quarterfinals

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Merino stars again as Spain edges Belgium 2-1 in World Cup quarters

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France 24Center· Jul 11, 2026

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France 24Center· Jul 11, 2026

Spain into World Cup semi-final with France after late strike against Belgium

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Spain into World Cup semi-final with France after late strike against Belgium

France 24Center· Jul 11, 2026

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KOB 4Center· Jul 11, 2026

Mikel Merino stars again as Spain edges Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup quarterfinals

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Mikel Merino stars again as Spain edges Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup quarterfinals

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Mikel Merino stars again as Spain edges Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup quarterfinals

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Mikel Merino stars again as Spain edges Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup quarterfinals

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Mikel Merino stars again as Spain edges Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup quarterfinals

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Mikel Merino stars again as Spain edges Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup quarterfinals

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Mikel Merino stars again as Spain edges Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup quarterfinals

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Mikel Merino stars again as Spain edges Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup quarterfinals

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Mikel Merino stars again as Spain edges Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup quarterfinals

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Mikel Merino stars again as Spain edges Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup quarterfinals

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Mikel Merino stars again as Spain edges Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup quarterfinals

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Mikel Merino stars again as Spain edges Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup quarterfinals

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Mikel Merino stars again as Spain edges Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup quarterfinals

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Mikel Merino stars again as Spain edges Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup quarterfinals

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Mikel Merino stars again as Spain edges Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup quarterfinals

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Mikel Merino stars again as Spain edges Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup quarterfinals

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Mikel Merino stars again as Spain edges Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup quarterfinals

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Mikel Merino stars again as Spain edges Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup quarterfinals

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Mikel Merino stars again as Spain edges Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup quarterfinals

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Mikel Merino stars again as Spain edges Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup quarterfinals

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Mikel Merino stars again as Spain edges Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup quarterfinals

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Mikel Merino stars again as Spain edges Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup quarterfinals

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Mikel Merino stars again as Spain edges Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup quarterfinals

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Mikel Merino stars again as Spain edges Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup quarterfinals

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Mikel Merino stars again as Spain edges Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup quarterfinals

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Mikel Merino stars again as Spain edges Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup quarterfinals

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Mikel Merino stars again as Spain edges Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup quarterfinals

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Mikel Merino stars again as Spain edges Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup quarterfinals

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Mikel Merino stars again as Spain edges Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup quarterfinals

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Mikel Merino stars again as Spain edges Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup quarterfinals

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Mikel Merino stars again as Spain edges Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup quarterfinals

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Mikel Merino stars again as Spain edges Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup quarterfinals

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Mikel Merino stars again as Spain edges Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup quarterfinals

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Mikel Merino stars again as Spain edges Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup quarterfinals

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Mikel Merino stars again as Spain edges Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup quarterfinals

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Mikel Merino stars again as Spain edges Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup quarterfinals

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Mikel Merino stars again as Spain edges Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup quarterfinals

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Mikel Merino stars again as Spain edges Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup quarterfinals

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Mikel Merino stars again as Spain edges Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup quarterfinals

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Mikel Merino stars again as Spain edges Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup quarterfinals

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Mikel Merino stars again as Spain edges Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup quarterfinals

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Mikel Merino stars again as Spain edges Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup quarterfinals

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Mikel Merino stars again as Spain edges Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup quarterfinals

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Mikel Merino stars again as Spain edges Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup quarterfinals

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Mikel Merino stars again as Spain edges Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup quarterfinals

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Mikel Merino stars again as Spain edges Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup quarterfinals

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Mikel Merino stars again as Spain edges Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup quarterfinals

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Mikel Merino stars again as Spain edges Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup quarterfinals

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Mikel Merino stars again as Spain edges Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup quarterfinals

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Mikel Merino stars again as Spain edges Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup quarterfinals

WHDH BostonLean Left· Jul 10, 2026

Mikel Merino stars again as Spain edges Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup quarterfinals

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Mikel Merino stars again as Spain edges Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup quarterfinals

WFMZ AllentownCenter· Jul 10, 2026

Mikel Merino stars again as Spain edges Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup quarterfinals

WHNTCenter· Jul 10, 2026

Mikel Merino stars again as Spain edges Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup quarterfinals

BBC NewsCenter· Jul 10, 2026

Spain into semi-finals at expense of Belgium after Merino's late winner

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Winchester StarLean Right· Jul 11, 2026

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The Times GazetteLean Right· Jul 11, 2026

Mikel Merino stars again as Spain edges Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup quarterfinals

High Point EnterpriseLean Right· Jul 10, 2026

Mikel Merino stars again as Spain edges Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup quarterfinals

Toledo BladeLean Right· Jul 10, 2026

Mikel Merino stars again as Spain edges Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup quarterfinals

TribliveLean Right· Jul 10, 2026

Mikel Merino stars again as Spain edges Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup quarterfinals

The Brunswick NewsLean Right· Jul 10, 2026

Mikel Merino lifts Spain over Belgium, setting up World Cup showdown with France

Ran by 4 outlets across the spectrum· New Hampshire Union Leader, The Brunswick News
New Hampshire Union LeaderLean Right· Jul 10, 2026

Mikel Merino's goal lifts Spain past Belgium, into semifinals vs. France

The Brunswick NewsLean Right· Jul 10, 2026

Mikel Merino's goal lifts Spain past Belgium, into semifinals vs. France

Fox NewsRight· Jul 10, 2026

Mikel Oyarzabal and Romelu Lukaku set to light up Spain vs Belgium World Cup quarterfinal

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Al JazeeraLean Left· Jul 11, 2026

Watch World Cup: Merino, Spain beats Belgium, move on to semifinals

Al JazeeraLean Left· Jul 10, 2026

Spain leave it late to book semifinal date with France

The GuardianLean Left· Jul 10, 2026

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

The GuardianLean Left· Jul 10, 2026

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Al JazeeraLean Left· Jul 10, 2026

Spain vs Belgium LIVE: FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinal

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  1. Jul 10World Cup 2026: France ousts Morocco, Spain faces Belgium in Los Angeles
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