Unbeaten Spain meets star-powered Belgium in the World Cup quarterfinals
Spain advances to the World Cup semifinals after a narrow 2-1 victory over Belgium in the quarterfinals.
📍 The outcome
Spain defeated Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup quarterfinals, with Mikel Merino starring in the victory. Spain advanced to the semifinals, where they will face France.
Epilogue added 117d ago, after coverage quieted.
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Unbeaten Spain meets star-powered Belgium in the World Cup quarterfinals AP News · 120d ago broke it first
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Spain defeated Belgium 2-1 to secure a spot in the World Cup semifinals. Mikel Merino played a key role in the victory, with coverage describing him as an effective substitute in the knockout stages.
Reports from ABC News, NPR, and ESPN highlight Merino's performance and Spain's progression. The win sparked celebrations in various locations, including an Atlanta bar, according to FOX 5 Atlanta and Yahoo Sports.
Spain is now scheduled to face France in the semifinals. Other quarterfinal coverage includes the upcoming match between England and Norway.
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What was the final score of the Spain vs. Belgium match?
Spain won the match 2-1.
Who was noted as a key player for Spain?
Mikel Merino is cited by ABC News and The New York Times as a star and effective substitute.
Who will Spain play in the next round?
According to NPR, Spain will face France in the World Cup semifinal.
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