4 articles tagged with “Mikel Merino”
Spain reached the 2026 World Cup semi-finals after defeating Belgium 2-1 in a tightly contested quarter-final match in Los Angeles, sealed by Mikel Merino's late goal.
Spain advanced to the World Cup semi-finals after Mikel Merino scored an 88th-minute winner against Belgium in Los Angeles. The goal followed a key mistake by substitute goalkeeper Senne Lammens.
Spain defeated Portugal 1-0 in the World Cup last 16, with Mikel Merino scoring shortly after coming on as a substitute. The loss marked the end of Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career.
Mikel Merino scored in stoppage time to send Spain into the World Cup quarter-finals, defeating Portugal 1-0. Cristiano Ronaldo's international future remains uncertain following the defeat.