Merino's 88th-minute goal sends Spain past Belgium 2-1 at World Cup 2026

Spain beat Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup 2026 quarter-final, with the decisive moment coming in the 88th minute when substitute Mikel Merino capitalised on a goalkeeper error just seconds after coming on in the 86th minute. Spain dominated possession throughout but looked set for extra time before the late winner. The result sends Spain into the semi-finals.