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Moreno is the most successful substitute in the World Cup
Mikel Merino became the first substitute player to score two crucial goals in a single World Cup match, leading Spain to qualify for the semi-finals of the 2026 tournament. He achieved this by netting two goals in two consecutive knockout games coming off the bench. Merino scored in the Round of 16 against Portugal and repeated the feat against Belgium in the quarter-finals, setting a unique record in the history of the tournament. Merino remains the only player to score winning goals twice as a substitute in a single edition of the World Cup.
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