Mikel Merino scores late goalMikel Merino scores late goal to fire Spain into World Cup 2026 semifinals
Mikel Merino scored a decisive late goal to propel Spain past Belgium 2-1 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinal at SoFi Stadium on Friday.
Spain now faces just one match to reach the final, with Merino calling the path to the trophy a dream come true.
- Spain has won the FIFA World Cup once in 2010, making their 2026 semifinal run a repeat of their strongest recent performance.
- SoFi Stadium became the first venue in Los Angeles to host a World Cup quarterfinal match when Spain played Belgium.
- Mikel Merino previously scored a crucial goal in Spain's Euro 2024 campaign, helping them win the European championship.
