Spain's Merino living 'wildest dreams' with late World Cup winners

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Spain’s Mikel Merino described scoring late winners in two consecutive World Cup knockout games as a surreal achievement. Spain defeated Belgium in the quarter-final and now face France in the semi-final, marking a significant phase in the tournament.

Mikel Merino, who smashed in the World Cup quarter-final winner against Belgium in the 88th minute on Friday, said it was "surreal" to have scored a late winner in two straight knockout games for Spain.The win against Belgium sets up a tough test against France, who are the World Cup favorites, but who Spain beat 2-1 at the Euros.