Merino's late strike puts Spain past Belgium into World Cup last four
Spain advanced to the World Cup semi-finals with a 2-1 victory over Belgium, sealed by another late knockout strike from Mikel Merino.
The Spanish midfielder found the net in the 88th minute after a mistake by the goalkeeper, completing a second successive knockout win decided by his late intervention. That result sets up a meeting with France, who remain unbeaten in the tournament.
Fabián Ruiz had put Spain ahead before Charles De Ketelaere levelled for Belgium. Spain now meet France on Tuesday in Arlington, Texas, with a berth in the World Cup final at stake.
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