The second day of the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals saw European champions Spain, fresh from eliminating Portugal, take on Belgium, who had convincingly beaten co-hosts United States in the round of 16.
In an engaging match that saw both teams find the net, Mikel Merino once again emerged from the bench to provide the decisive goal, giving Spain a 2-1 victory and a place in the semifinals.
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