Today's front pages: Spain in the semis and with a star

Spain’s run to the World Cup semi-finals takes center stage on today’s front pages after a victory over Belgium. The win sent Spain into the next round to face France, with Mikel Merino’s goal again proving decisive. National press coverage highlights it as a historic night, noting Spain reached the semi-finals for only the second time in its history. The match outcome and Merino’s scoring moment are presented as the key story across multiple outlets, according to the article. The front-page focus is on the semi-final matchup and Spain’s progression in the tournament, with the Spanish sports press framing qualification as confirmed by Merino’s strike.