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Madrid Goes Wild! Spain's Super-Sub Merino Sends Belgium Crashing Out Of FIFA World Cup
Published on Jul 11, 2026 08:51 am IST
Spain secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Belgium in the FIFA World Cup quarter-final, sending fans across Madrid into celebration. Substitute Mikel Merino became the hero after scoring a late winner just minutes after coming onto the pitch. Spain had taken the lead through Fabian Ruiz before Belgium equalized with Charles De Ketelaere’s header. With the match heading toward extra time, Merino struck to book Spain’s place in the semi-finals against France in Dallas. Watch the thrilling fan reactions from Spain’s intense World Cup knockout clash. INTERNATIONAL NEWS
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