Spain midfielder Mikel Merino, who came on as a substitute and scored winners against Belgium and Portugal at FIFA World Cup 2026, was born in Pamplona on June 22, 1996. He is the son of ex-Osasuna midfielder Ángel Merino. Mikel has made 49 appearances for Spain and scored 12 goals. He was also part of Spain's UEFA Euro 2024-winning squad.