Spain Beat Belgium 2-1 as Merino Scores off Bench
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- Spain beat Belgium 2-1 in the second 2026 World Cup quarterfinal on July 10, with Merino again delivering off the bench to break the contest open.
- Spain advanced to the World Cup semifinals with the result.
Why it matters: Spain secured a 2026 World Cup semifinal berth by edging Belgium 2-1, continuing Merino's pattern of impacting tight knockout games as a substitute for La Roja at this tournament.
