World Cup 2026 today: Live updates, latest news as Merino strikes again to send Spain through - July 11

Mikel Merino scored another late winning goal to send Spain into the semifinals of the 2026 World Cup, joining France in the last four. England are set to face Norway and Erling Haaland on Saturday night in their quarterfinal, with the match taking place on July 12, 2026. The tournament is at the halfway point of the quarterfinal stage as of July 11, 2026.