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Four Arsenal stars qualify for 2026 World Cup

Mikel Merino, Martin Zubimendi, David Raya and Leandro Trossard helped Spain and Belgium qualify for next summer's FIFA World Cup.

Mikel started Spain's home clash against Turkey, knowing a point would guarantee automatic qualification to the finals in the USA, Mexico and Canada.

Our number 23 played the first half as goals from Dani Olmo and Mikel Oyarzabal helped La Roja to a 2-2 draw in Seville.

Zubimendi and Raya were both unused subs as Spain ended qualifying with five wins and a draw from six matches. The 2010 winners will be in pot 1 for the group stage draw on December 6.