local
Mikel Merino stars again as Spain edges Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup quarterfinals
Summary by Magnolia News Editorial Desk Greg Beacham, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 10, 2026
· 1 min read
Photo: KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC) · view original
Story provenance No corrections
Summary created by Magnolia News Editorial Desk — automated, rule-governed Byline on source page Greg Beacham, Associated Press, as published by KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC) Original story Read at the source Source published Jul 10, 2026 AI assistance Automated summary drawn from the source’s own published text Prepublication human review No — editorial rules, flagged-item review, and published samples
Every story comes with a passport. How we work · Corrections log · Publisher’s note
Key points A key player in the victory was Mikel Merino, who scored a crucial goal in the 88th minute. The team defeated Belgium 2-1 in the quarterfinals.
In international soccer news, Spain has advanced to the semifinals of the World Cup. The team defeated Belgium 2-1 in the quarterfinals. A key player in the victory was Mikel Merino, who scored a crucial goal in the 88th minute.
Merino's goal came after Belgium's backup goalkeeper lost control of the ball, allowing Merino to kick it into the net. This is the second time in a short period that Merino has made a significant contribution to Spain's success in the tournament.
Further details about the match and Merino's role in it are available from the source. The win sets up a semifinal matchup between Spain and France, a highly anticipated contest.
More local Today’s briefing Local events
Why this matters
Local news anchors readers in their community — the people, places, and decisions that shape day-to-day life. Magnolia News covers these stories because national outlets often won't.
About this story
As published by KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC) . Magnolia News surfaces reporting from trusted publishers and adds local editorial context so readers can quickly understand what a story means for their community. We attribute every source, link to the original report, and follow a documented editorial standards policy. To understand how stories are selected and reviewed, read our about page .
For the complete original report, visit KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC) . Have a tip or correction? Contact our newsroom .
Category: local Published: July 10, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
Frequently asked about this story
What is this story about? In international soccer news, Spain has advanced to the semifinals of the World Cup. The team defeated Belgium 2-1 in the quarterfinals. A key player in the victory was Mikel Merino, who scored a…
When was this published? This article was first published on July 10, 2026 by KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC) and curated for Magnolia News readers.
Who reported this story? This story was reported by Greg Beacham, Associated Press at KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC). To learn more about how Magnolia News selects and reviews stories, see our editorial standards .
Where can I find related coverage? See more local coverage from Magnolia News, or browse our daily briefing and topic hubs .
← Back to all news
More local →
Today’s briefing
Subscribe to newsletter
