FIFA World Cup: Merino magic helps Spain edge Belgium, set up France semifinal

Mikel Merino scored a late winner to secure Spain’s World Cup semi-final spot. Spain defeated Belgium 2-1 in a thrilling quarter-final match on Friday. They will now face tournament favorites France in their next game. Spain extended their impressive unbeaten run to thirty-seven matches. Belgium’s eighteen-game undefeated streak concluded with this loss.