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Behind Spain's qualification to the quarter-finals: a recovery journey crafted by Merino's wife
The Spanish national team qualified for the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup after defeating Portugal with a single goal. Player Mikel Merino, who had been absent from the tournament due to a serious injury to his foot bone, scored the decisive goal in the match. He returned from a five-month-long recovery from a fracture in his right foot, supported by his wife, who helped him recover both mentally and physically. Merino's participation was a surprise after his long absence, affirming his determination to participate in the World Cup. He noted that the injury and his fear of being unable to play were concerns, but he managed to come back in time.
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