Spanish footballer who scored for Spain in World Cup matches against Portugal and Belgium during the 2026 tournament.
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… "We know the importance of it, we know what we want and what we have to do to win the game." The Spaniard said Mikel Merino and Jurrien Timber remain out and are facing a race against time to feature in the Champions League final on May 30. …
Arteta calls for Arsenal focus on 'huge' West Ham clashMikel Merino scored the 88th-minute winner in Spain's 2026 World Cup quarter-final match against Belgium on July 10, his second consecutive late goal in knockout games for Spain after scoring in stoppage time against Portugal.
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Mikel Merino scored the 88th-minute winner in Spain's 2026 World Cup quarter-final match against Belgium on July 10, his second consecutive late goal in knockout games for Spain after scoring in stoppage time against Portugal.
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Spain defeated Belgium 2-1 in a World Cup quarter-final on Friday to set up a semi-final against France. Mikel Merino scored the winning goal in the 88th minute after a goalkeeping error from Belgium's Senne Lammens.
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Roberto Martinez confirmed he is leaving as Portugal coach following the team's 1-0 World Cup last-16 loss to Spain. The 52-year-old Spaniard, who had been in charge since 2023, was frequently criticized for persistently selecting aging captain Cristiano Ronaldo.
7 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Roberto Martinez confirmed he is stepping down as Portugal coach following the team's 1-0 World Cup last-16 defeat to Spain. Martinez, who took charge in 2023 and was criticized for continuing to select ageing captain Cristiano Ronaldo, said his departure was expected as his contract was ending.
7 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Spain defeated Portugal 1-0 on Monday to advance to the quarter-finals, with Mikel Merino scoring in stoppage time. The victory ends Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup dream in his sixth tournament appearance.
7 July 2026 · The Standard →
Belgium defeated the United States 4–1 in a last-16 World Cup match, with Charles De Ketelaere scoring twice and Romelu Lukaku adding a fourth goal. The victory ended the US's hopes of reaching a first World Cup quarter-final in 24 years and set up a quarter-final match against Spain.
7 July 2026 · The Standard →
Spain beat Portugal 1-0 in a round-of-16 match on Monday, with substitute Mikel Merino scoring in stoppage time. The victory ends Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup campaign and sends Spain to the quarter-finals, where they will face either the United States or Belgium.
7 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Spain defeated Portugal 1-0 on Monday to advance to the quarter-finals, with midfielder Mikel Merino scoring the winner in stoppage time. The victory ends Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup campaign, with the Portuguese captain playing in his sixth edition of the tournament.
7 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lamine Yamal scored on his return from hamstring injury as Spain defeated Saudi Arabia 4-0 in a World Cup match in Atlanta, with Mikel Oyarzabal adding two goals. The victory puts Spain atop Group H.
21 June 2026 · The Standard →
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said Tuesday he was counting on wingers Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams to be fit and available for the World Cup next month, despite Yamal suffering a hamstring injury in late April and Williams picking up a muscle injury on Sunday.
13 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has called for his team to refocus on their "huge" Premier League clash at West Ham on Sunday after reaching the Champions League final. The Gunners can be crowned English champions for the first time in 22 years if they win their final three league games.
9 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →