Merino Punishes Lammens’ Error to Seal Spain Win, Yamal to Face Mbappé
Spain secured a 2-1 victory over Belgium in their quarter-final clash in Los Angeles to reach the 2026 World Cup semi-finals. Fabian Ruiz opened the scoring on the half hour, but Charles De Ketelaere restored parity for Belgium just before the break. After Thibaut Courtois was forced off injured, his replacement Senne Lammens spilled a long-range shot. Mikel Merino pounced on the loose ball to score in the 88th minute, making it his second consecutive World Cup winner off the bench. Spain now meets France, setting up a thrilling Lamine Yamal vs. Kylian Mbappé showdown.
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