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World Cup 2026: England to make late call on Declan Rice for semi-final

July 14, 2026grace

A final call on Declan Rice’s availability to feature in the World Cup semi-final against Argentina will be made closer to kick-off. Nevertheless, there is still confidence that the Arsenal midfielder will overcome the lingering effects of an illness in time to take the field on Wednesday. Rice, who was dealing with a stomach virus […]

Spain knock out Belgium to reach semi-finals thanks to Merino’s late winner

July 11, 2026July 11, 2026grace

Mikel Merino once more proves to be the savior for his nation, coming off the bench to find the net in the 88th minute, shocking Belgium and securing a World Cup semi-final clash with France.

Spain advance to quarter-finals as Merino’s late strike sinks Portugal

July 7, 2026July 7, 2026grace

Spain waited until the dying moments as substitute Mikel Merino struck a decisive goal in stoppage time to clinch a quarter-final spot, extinguishing Cristiano Ronaldo’s dream of World Cup triumph.