World Cup quick hits: Spain's new clutch king and a Colombian death threat scare

Europe Sports Sun, 12 Jul 2026 17:34:36 GMT High confidence — 83/100

Spain's new clutch king saves the day, a record-breaking streak is finally broken and a Colombian midfielder receives death threats.
Late but great for Spain againSpain has a new king of the clutch, with Mikel Merino once again proving to be the hero with a critical last-gasp goal against Belgium.
Merino was the late hero for the second straight match for Spain, which will face tournament favourite France in the semifinals on Tuesday in the Dallas area.

Merino was the late hero for the second straight match for Spain, which will face tournament favourite France in the semifinals on Tuesday in the Dallas area.

Spain's new clutch king saves the day, a record-breaking streak is finally broken and a Colombian midfielder receives death threats.
Late but great for Spain againSpain has a new king of the clutch, with Mikel Merino once again proving to be the hero with a critical last-gasp goal against Belgium.

Sources: Al Jazeera, ABC Australia