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Spain don qualify for the semi-final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after Mikel Merino score late goal wey help dem beat Belgium 2-1.

Spain celebrate Mikel Merino winner against Belgium in FIFA World Cup

Na the Arsenal midfielder score the winning goal for dying minutes of the match, extend Spain winning run against Belgium to six straight victories, and book big semi-final battle against France, na weytin Hitvibz dey yan be dat.

Spain Control Game as Merino Deliver Late Winner

From the first whistle, La Roja na dem control the match as Rodri and Lamine Yamal begin create serious chances.

Dem pressure finally pay off for the 30th minute when Fabián Ruiz score him first-ever FIFA World Cup goal after Thibaut Courtois save Dani Olmo first shot.

Belgium no allow La Roja enjoy the lead for too long as Charles De Ketelaere head Timothy Castagne cross enter net before half-time.

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Na im be the first player wey score against Spain for this 2026 FIFA World Cup.

After the break, La Roja continue to dominate possession with their famous tika-taka style.

Yamal continue to trouble Belgium defence, forcing Courtois to make another fine save while one of him shots miss target by small margin.

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Belgium almost shock Spain when Maxim De Cuyper nearly score after one sharp counter-attack wey involve Kevin De Bruyne and Jérémy Doku, but the ball hit side net.

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Few minutes later, Belgium suffer another blow as Courtois come out because of injury. Senne Lammens replace am, but e no fit stop La Roja late pressure.

For the 88th minute, Lammens save Pau Cubarsí shot, but the rebound fall for Mikel Merino wey calmly tap the ball enter net to seal Spain victory.

The late winner send Spain enter one blockbuster FIFA World Cup semi-final against France for Dallas.

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The victory also make head coach Luis de la Fuente become only the third European national team coach wey don win him first seven knockout matches for major international tournament.

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For Belgium, the painful defeat end their impressive 18-match unbeaten run and crash their FIFA World Cup dream.

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Last Updated on July 10, 2026 10:54 pm by Hitvibz Media