Merino's last-gasp goal sends Spain to Euro 2024 semis, setting up showdown with France

Substitute Mikel Merino headed Spain into the semifinals of the European Championship as they snatched a 2-1 win over hometown Germany in extra time on Friday. Meanwhile, France beat Portugal 5-3 in a penalty shootout to book a showdown with Spain.

Merino's last-gasp goal sends Spain to Euro 2024 semis, setting up showdown with France
Surrounded by two German opponents, Spanish men's soccer player Mikel Merino heads the ball and scores his side's second goal during a quarterfinal match at the European Championship on July 5, 2024 in Stuttgart, Germany.

Substitute Mikel Merino headed Spain into the semifinals of the European Championship as they snatched a 2-1 win over hometown Germany in extra time on Friday. Meanwhile, France beat Portugal 5-3 in a penalty shootout to book a showdown with Spain.