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    FIFA WC: I still cannot believe what I am experiencing, says Spains Merino
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    FIFA WC: I Still Cannot Believe What I Am Experiencing, Says Spain's Merino

    By IANS News July 11, 2026 • 07:32 AM View: 110
    FIFA World Cup: Two knockout matches, two decisive goals. Mikel Merino has become Spain's unlikely hero at the FIFA World Cup, establishing himself as one of the tournament's most effective substitutes.

    The midfielder came off the bench in the 86th minute and struck just two minutes later to seal Spain's 2-1 victory over Belgium in Friday's quarterfinal, sending La Roja into their first World Cup semifinal since 2010. It was a repeat of his match-winning contribution in the round of 16, when his stoppage-time goal eliminated Portugal.

    Merino said Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente kept his instructions simple before sending him on.

    TAGS FIFA WC Los Angeles Mikel Merino FIFA World Cup La Roja World Cup European Championship
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