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Mikel Merino stars again as Spain edges Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup quarterfinals
Summary by The Pearland Editorial Desk Greg Beacham, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 10, 2026
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Key points The team defeated Belgium 2-1 in the quarterfinals, with a key goal scored by Mikel Merino. Merino's goal came in the 88th minute of the game, after Belgium's backup goalkeeper lost control of the ball.
In international soccer news, Spain has advanced to the World Cup semifinals. The team defeated Belgium 2-1 in the quarterfinals, with a key goal scored by Mikel Merino. This is the second time Merino has made a crucial contribution to Spain's success in the tournament.
Merino's goal came in the 88th minute of the game, after Belgium's backup goalkeeper lost control of the ball. The win sets up a semifinal match between Spain and France, a highly anticipated showdown.
Further details about the game and Merino's role in Spain's success are available from KPRC 2 and Click2Houston.
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Category: local Published: July 10, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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