Belgium secured a spot in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinals after a convincing 4-1 victory over co-host United States in Seattle on Monday, July 6.
Charles De Ketelaere scored twice, while Hans Vanaken and Romelu Lukaku added goals to seal the dominant win for the Red Devils.
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Belgium had earlier overcome a 3-2 deficit against Senegal in the round of 32 to reach this stage.
Spain Advances After Shutting Out Portugal
Spain earned its quarterfinal berth earlier that day by defeating Portugal 1-0.
Mikel Merino scored the decisive goal in the fourth minute of stoppage time, assisted by Ferran Torres.
The defeat ended the international career of Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo, who had previously announced this would be his final World Cup tournament.
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"Whatever happens tomorrow, Cristiano will leave with a clear conscience," Ronaldo said.
Spain has maintained a scoreless defensive streak throughout the tournament. The team last reached the quarterfinals during its championship run in 2010.
Quarterfinal Match Details
The Belgium vs. Spain quarterfinal will take place at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on Friday, July 10, 2026, at 3 p.
m. ET.
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The winner advances to the semifinals in Arlington, Texas.
