Mercenary: The Most Successful Alternative in the World Cup
Spanish midfielder Mikel Merino shined in an unprecedented way at the 2026 World Cup, scoring two crucial goals from the bench that helped Spain reach the semi-finals. In his match against Portugal, he scored the winning goal in stoppage time, and in the encounter with Belgium, he netted the decisive goal in the last minute. This achievement made him the first player in tournament history to score two winning goals as a substitute in two consecutive knockout games. Merino is the only player to have accomplished this feat, establishing himself as one of the most prominent substitutes in World Cup history.
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