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De la Fuente hails Spain super-sub Mikel Merino after Belgium World Cup victory

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has praised Mikel Merino after the midfielder once again made a decisive impact from the bench to help seal a 2-1 victory over Belgium and book Spain's place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-finals.

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Late Merino strike breaks Belgian hearts as Spain advance to World Cup semi-finals

Mikel Merino once again proved Spain's unlikely late-game hero as his dramatic 88th-minute winner secured a 2-1 victory over Belgium and sent La Roja into the World Cup semi-finals.

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Lamine Yamal ready to 'deliver more', insists De la Fuente ahead of Belgium clash

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente believes football fans have still not seen the best of Lamine Yamal at the 2026 FIFA World Cup as his side prepares for Friday's quarter-final against Belgium in Los Angeles.

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Thibaut Courtois backs Belgium to shock Spain in World Cup quarter-final

Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois believes his side have the quality and confidence to knock Spain out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup when the teams meet in Friday's quarter-final.

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Rodri salutes Ronaldo’s incredible impact despite Portugal’s World Cup exit

Spanish and Manchester City star midfielder Rodri says Portuguese football star and one of the world’s greats in the game, Cristiano Ronaldo, deserves all the praise for the sterling role he’s played at the highest level for a very long time.

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Lamine Yamal earns Luis de la Fuente praise as Spain reach last eight

Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente has hailed Lamine Yamal after the teenager played a leading role in his side's 1-0 victory over Portugal, describing it as one of the most important performances of the Barcelona winger's young career.

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