Mikel Merino's Goal Sends Spain Past Belgium 2-1 Into the World Cup Semi-Finals

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Mikel Merino's Goal Sends Spain Past Belgium 2-1 Into the World Cup Semi-Finals

Fabián Ruiz opened the scoring with a deflected rebound before Charles De Ketelaere headed Belgium level, Spain's first goal conceded in the tournament. Merino, introduced off the bench, pounced on a Cubarsí rebound to restore Spain's lead and seal it. Belgium also lost Courtois to a thigh injury. Spain face France in Dallas in the semi-finals.

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