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    FIFA WC: Luis de la Fuente hails Spains team spirit after bold selection calls pay off in semis win
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    FIFA WC: Luis De La Fuente Hails Spain's Team Spirit After Bold Selection Calls Pay Off In Semis Win

    By IANS News July 11, 2026 • 07:56 AM View: 950
    FIFA World Cup: Spain coach Luis de la Fuente praised the depth, unity and selflessness of his squad after two of his key selection decisions proved decisive in a 2-1 victory over Belgium that sent the European champions into the FIFA World Cup semi-finals on Friday.

    Fabian Ruiz, who was handed a surprise start in place of Pedri, broke the deadlock before second-half substitute Mikel Merino came off the bench and fired home the winner just two minutes after his introduction after Belgium keeper Senne Lammens parried away a low shot from Pau Cubarsi.

    It was the third occasion on which Merino has come off the bench to fire in a match-winner under De la Fuente, after netting in the Euro 2024 quarter-final against Germany in extra time and in the round-of-16 clash against Portugal in the World Cup.

    TAGS FIFA WC Los Angeles FIFA World Cup Fabian Ruiz Mikel Merino Senne Lammens Pau Cubarsi
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