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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 He recently found himself in the right spot to score against Belgium's backup goalkeeper, booting the ball home in the 88th minute. This goal helped Spain secure a 2-1 victory and advance to the semifinals.
Mikel Merino has emerged as a key player for Spain in the World Cup, scoring crucial goals in consecutive matches. He recently found himself in the right spot to score against Belgium's backup goalkeeper, booting the ball home in the 88th minute. This goal helped Spain secure a 2-1 victory and advance to the semifinals.
Merino's performance has been notable, coming just four days after he scored a clutch goal against Portugal. His contributions have been significant, and he has transformed into a valuable asset for his team.
Further details about Merino's performance and Spain's upcoming semifinal match against France are available from the source.
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Category: News Published: July 10, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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