How De la Fuente's Spain are closing in on greatness
Before Spain's World Cup quarter-final against Belgium, Guillem Balague talks to Spain boss Luis de la Fuente about their identity and Lamine Yamal.
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Spain v Belgium: World Cup 2026 quarter-final – live
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Merino pounces on Lammens' mistake to score late winner for Spain
Mikel Merino pounces on a mistake by substitute goalkeeper Senne Lammens to score an 88th-minute winning goal for Spain in their World Cup quarter final win over Belgium.
Merino: From mobility scooter to World Cup hero in six months
Mikel Merino might have hoped to appear earlier than the 85th minute against Belgium following his match-winning impact from the bench against Portugal. Instead, he had to wait until the 86th. No matter. Another late cameo, another decisive goal.
Spain into semi-finals at expense of Belgium after Merino's late winner
Mikel Merino emerges as Spain's hero yet again as the substitute scores in the 88th minute to stun Belgium and set up a World Cup semi-final against France.
Merino puts Spain into World Cup semi-finals as Belgium rue costly Courtois injury
Mikel Merino’s amazing moment arrived once more, a country circling the corner flag with him. The man who came on to scored the late, late goals that took Spain into a European championship semi final two years ago and a World Cup quarter final four days ago, only went and did it
Football Daily | Belgium and the End Of The Golden Generation Klaxon
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Merlier makes it back-to-back Tour wins
Belgium's Tim Merlier makes it back-to-back wins on stage eight of the Tour de France after prevailing in another sprint finish on Saturday.
Rudi Garcia faces Belgian backlash for taking Courtois off in World Cup loss to Spain
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The key talking points for F1's crucial Belgium-Hungary double header
Before Formula 1 reaches its summer break, two key races in Belgium and Hungary are set to decide which drivers and teams will go into August with momentum.
Manchester United in advanced talks to sign Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa
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