Spain face France in a crucial 2026 World Cup semifinal, and Mikel Merino will once again begin the match on the bench.

Spain face Belgium in a crucial 2026 World Cup quarterfinal clash, where Mikel Merino will begin the match on the bench.

Arsenal star Mikel Merino could return from injury earlier than expected, boosting his chances of being available for Spain at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Could it really be true? An unexpected midfielder outscoring Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappe, and Robert Lewandowski in the 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign?

Soon after Arsenal officially announced the signing of Mikel Merino from Real Sociedad for a fee that could reach $41 million, the Gunners were dealt a blow. The Spanish international picked up an injury this week in one of his first training sessions, ruling him out until mid-September. It's a blow for Arsenal, but hopefully […]