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Michael Oliver suffers embarrassing moment during Spain's World Cup match against Belgium

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Is it the real final?

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Belgium's Charles De Ketelaere ends Spain's World Cup shutout run, teams even 1-1 at halftime - AP News.

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Belgium's Charles De Ketelaere ends Spain's World Cup shutout run, teams even 1-1 at halftime AP NewsMerino sends Spain to the semis, but La Roja need more from wasteful attack ESPNSpain pounce on Lammens error to make semifinal with France.

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Belgium Online for Free From Anywhere Business InsiderSpain reaches FIFA World Cup semifinals for the first time since 2010 USA Today

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Belgium Yahoo SportsBelgium's Charles De Ketelaere ends Spain's World Cup shutout run, teams even 1-1 at halftime AP News

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Mikel Merino stars again as Spain edges Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup quarterfinals.

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Mikel Merino scored in the 88th minute on a rebound yielded by backup Belgium goalkeeper Senne Lammens, and Spain advanced to the World Cup semifinals with a 2-1 victory

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France ESPN2026 World Cup quarterfinals, Matchday 2: Match thread and discussion Stars and Stripes FCMikel Merino is late hero again as Spain advance to World Cup semifinal in Dallas Dallas NewsBelgium's Charles De Ketelaere ends Spain's World Cup shutout run, teams even 1-1 at halftime AP News

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Summary

**Summary:** Michael Oliver, an English referee, suffered a humiliating moment during Spain's World Cup match against Belgium. The official took charge of the quarter-final contest as the two teams sought a spot in the semifinals. **Why It Matters:** This incident highlights the potential for officiating errors and raises questions about the reliability

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