Merino puts Spain into World Cup semi-finals as Belgium rue costly Courtois injury

Spain advanced to the World Cup semi-finals thanks to Mikel Merino's crucial late goal against Belgium. His decisive strike, coming in the 85th minute, capitalized on a mistake by Thibaut Courtois, who was injured earlier and unable to finish the game. This marks another significant moment for Merino, who also scored late goals in previous major tournaments. The victory is a huge boost for Spain, showcasing their resilience and ability to capitalize on opponents' mistakes, while Belgium is left lamenting the absence of their star goalkeeper.