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Lionel Messi and Argentina prepare to face Spain in the 2026 World Cup final, sparking discussions on Messi's legacy and a potential 'fairytale finish.'
Spain advances to the World Cup semifinals after a narrow 2-1 victory over Belgium in the quarterfinals.
Mikel Merino's stoppage-time goal propelled Spain into the World Cup quarterfinals and signaled the end of Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career.