Merino pounces on Lammens' mistake to score late winner for Spain
BBC Sport·July 10, 2026

Mikel Merino scored a late winning goal for Spain in their World Cup quarter final match against Belgium. The goal came in the 88th minute after Merino capitalized on a mistake by Belgian substitute goalkeeper Senne Lammens. Merino's goal secured a crucial victory for Spain, advancing them to the next round of the tournament. The winning strike was a result of Lammens' error, which Merino quickly exploited to seal the win for his team.
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