Mikel Merino: The Best Substitute of the Spanish Team in the 2026 World Cup Final
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Mikel Merino emerged as the best substitute for the Spanish national team at the World Cup in 2026. Mikel became a weapon for Spain from the bench in the 2026 World Cup: 6 times as a substitute with 2 goals contributed. He will appear in the final match against Argentina.
Tournament Statistics
Mikel became the main option for Spain from the bench: 6 times as a substitute in the 7 matches he played, with a total of 201 minutes of play (an average of 29 minutes per match). From those limited minutes, he contributed 2 goals.
His goals accounted for 15.4% of the total 13 goals scored by Spain throughout the tournament.
Market Value & Career
According to Transfermarkt, Mikel's current market value is estimated at around €25 million and once reached a peak of €50 million in 2021. Throughout his career, he has appeared in 505 official matches, scoring 68 goals and 52 assists.
Spain's Journey in the 2026 World Cup
Spain recorded 6 wins, 1 draw, and 0 losses from 7 matches, scoring 13 goals and conceding 1 goal. The details are: a 0-0 draw against Cape Verde (Group Stage); a 4-0 win against Saudi Arabia (Group Stage); a 1-0 win against Uruguay (Group Stage); a 3-0 win against Austria (Round of 32); a 1-0 win against Portugal (Round of 16); a 2-1 win against Belgium (Quarterfinals); a 2-0 win against France (Semi-finals).
Key Points:
- Mikel Merino — Best Substitute for the Spanish Team in the 2026 World Cup Final.
- 6 times coming on from the bench in 7 matches.
- 2 goals from a total of 201 minutes of play.
- Spain's record: 6 wins, 1 draw, 0 losses.
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