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Mikel Merino, the Substitute Who Won Spain Two Knockout Games
Mikel Merino came off the bench to score late winners against Portugal and Belgium, on Spain's way to the 2026 World Cup title.
Group A
Category: Spain
World Cup Group H: Spain Top, Cape Verde Through, Uruguay Out
2026 World Cup Group H final table and results: Spain won the group without conceding; debutants Cape Verde finished second with three draws.
Merino Off the Bench Again as Spain Beat Belgium
Substitute Mikel Merino scored in the 88th minute, two minutes after coming on, as Spain beat Belgium 2-1 in Inglewood to reach the semifinals.
Substitute Merino’s Stoppage-Time Goal Sinks Portugal
Mikel Merino scored in stoppage time, six minutes after coming on, as Spain beat Portugal 1-0 in Arlington to reach the quarterfinals.
Oyarzabal Double as Spain Cruise Past Austria
Mikel Oyarzabal scored twice, both set up by Marc Cucurella, as Spain beat Austria 3-0 in Inglewood without allowing a shot on target.
Oyarzabal Double as Spain Hit Saudi Arabia for Four
Mikel Oyarzabal scored twice and set up Lamine Yamal as Spain beat Saudi Arabia 4-0 in Atlanta to go top of Group H.
Vozinha’s Seven Saves Earn Cape Verde Stunning Draw With Spain
Goalkeeper Vozinha made seven saves as Cape Verde held Spain to a 0-0 draw in Atlanta despite 27 Spanish shots.
Spain National Football Team World Cup 2026: Latest News, Squad Analysis, Injuries & Predictions
The Spain national team World Cup 2026 campaign is shaping up with significant buzz as reigning **UEFA European champions** and one of the tournament favourites. With top-tier talent, tactical evolution under coach Luis de la Fuente, and statistical models placing...
Rodri Spain World Cup 2026: Why His Return Makes Spain Favorites Again
Rodri Returns! The return of Rodri to the Spain national team ahead of the 2026 World Cup could redefine the entire tournament landscape. Spain already possess one of the most technically gifted squads in international football, but with Rodri back anchoring...
Spain 2026 World Cup: Team Analysis, Roster Projection & Preview
Spain enters the 2026 World Cup as one of Europe’s most technically refined and tactically sophisticated national teams. Following their 2010 World Cup triumph and consistent competitiveness in major tournaments since, Spain continues to evolve while preserving its identity built...
Mikel Merino Injury Casts Doubt on Spain’s Midfield for World Cup
Spain’s preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have taken a significant hit following the injury to midfielder Mikel Merino. The 29-year-old sustained a stress fracture in his right foot during Arsenal’s 3–2 defeat to Manchester United on January 25,...