The knockout stages never disappoint, and it doesn't appear like they will at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. And on Friday, Spain's late-game heroics struck again. Within minutes of coming on the pitch as a sub, Mikel Merino scored the game-winning goal for the second straight match, as Spain defeated Belgium 2-1. Spain is unbeaten in 36 straight games (27-9-0, W-D-L) since March 2024, which is now the longest undefeated run in team history. With the win, Spain surged up the oddsboard to win the title. Meanwhile, after its dominant 2-0 win over Morocco on Thursday, France also clinched a spot in the...
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