Arsenal midfielder Mikel Merino scored twice as Spain beat Bulgaria to move closer to qualifying for the 2026 World Cup, BBC reported.

Spain boast a formidable record in Group E with this their fourth win from four, while they have scored 15 goals and conceded none.

But Turkey's win against Georgia keeps them in the running to finish top of the standings, as they sit second on nine points, three behind Spain, according to BBC.