Spain into semi-finals at expense of Belgium after Merino's late winner
Mikel Merino emerges as Spain's hero yet again as the substitute scores in the 88th minute to stun Belgium and set up a World Cup semi-final against France.
Coverage by Political Leaning
See how different sides of the spectrum reported this story
All Coverage
Mikel Merino emerges as Spain's hero yet again as the substitute scores in the 88th minute to stun Belgium and set up a World Cup semi-final against France.
Similar Stories
Related coverage based on topic and tags
World champions Spain punish England errors to win Nations League thriller at Wembley - Reuters
World champions Spain punish England errors to win Nations League thriller at Wembley Reuters
September 26, 2026 at 10:17 PMEngland embrace the chaos - but control also needed to win big prizes
England embrace the chaos, but superb Spain show it will never win big prizes, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.
September 26, 2026 at 10:39 PMEducation, Barcelona & Basque culture - why Spain are dominating football
Spain go into Saturday's Nations League match against England on a 38-match unbeaten run - and with a host of honours to their name. Why are they so good?
September 25, 2026 at 06:20 AMLate drama as Northern Ireland beat Georgia
Watch the best of the action as Shea Charles scores a 99th-minute winner as Northern Ireland beat Georgia in the Nations League.
September 25, 2026 at 08:46 PMMourinho and Simeone renew rivalry in Madrid derby after more than a decade
Jose Mourinho and Diego Simeone renew their rivalry after a 12-year wait as Real Madrid visit Atletico Madrid in Sunday's Spanish capital derby.
September 20, 2026 at 06:55 AMWho made an uncharacteristic error? England player ratings v Spain
England were beaten 3-2 in an entertaining game by world champions Spain in the Nations League - here's how BBC Sport rated the Three Lions' players.
September 26, 2026 at 08:42 PM