What was the final score of Spain's quarterfinal win over Belgium?
A tense contest settled by a late goal.
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Spain conceded their first goal of the tournament in this match
What unprecedented record did Mikel Merino set with his goal against Belgium?
No player had ever achieved this specific feat in World Cup history before.
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He had done the same thing against Portugal in the previous round
Who scored Spain's opening goal in the quarterfinal against Belgium?
His first World Cup goal came in his first-ever World Cup appearance, in the 30th minute.
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He had recently returned from a three-month knee injury
Who will Spain face in the World Cup semifinal in Dallas?
The winner of a quarterfinal in which Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele both scored.
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This opponent beat Morocco 2-0 in their quarterfinal
Who scored Spain's late winning goal against Belgium after a goalkeeping error?
His second decisive knockout-stage goal off the bench in as many matches.
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Pau Cubarsi’s shot was spilled by the Belgium goalkeeper
What was the shock result of Spain's World Cup opener against Cape Verde?
One of the biggest upsets of the group stage, held at Atlanta Stadium.
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Spain generated over 2 expected goals but could not score
Which nation did Spain defeat in the Round of 32?
A comfortable win to reach the knockout rounds proper.
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This match was played at Los Angeles Stadium
Which Spain teenager was introduced as a second-half substitute against Cape Verde?
He came on in place of Gavi with under twenty minutes remaining.
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He was recovering from injury and not risked as a starter
What was the score when Spain eliminated Portugal in the Round of 16?
A stoppage-time goal ended Cristiano Ronaldo’s final World Cup.
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The winning goal came from a substitute
What was the score when Spain bounced back in their second group match?
A dominant response to the Cape Verde setback.
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Spain needed a big response after their opening draw
Which Cape Verde goalkeeper starred with a string of saves against Spain?
He turned 40 just two weeks before the tournament began.
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He was named player of the match in the goalless draw
How many consecutive matches unbeaten did Spain's win over Portugal extend their run to?
A streak that tied the longest in the team’s history.
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Spain also had not conceded a single goal until later in the tournament
Which substitute scored the only goal in Spain's Round of 16 win over Portugal?
He came off the bench to score in the first minute of second-half stoppage time.
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He would score again in the very next round
Which nation did Spain face in the World Cup quarterfinal?
A golden generation looking for one big performance to cause an upset.
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This opponent had thrashed co-hosts USA in the previous round
Whose international career ended with Spain's Round of 16 win over Portugal?
A legendary forward playing in his sixth and final World Cup.
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He had scored twice earlier in the tournament against Uzbekistan
