Spain and Belgium Secure World Cup Quarterfinal Spots as Ronaldo's Career Ends
The Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup concludes Tuesday with Argentina facing Egypt, followed by Switzerland against Colombia for the final quarterfinal berth. Spain and Belgium have already secured their places in the quarterfinals. Spain edged out Portugal 1-0 in Cristiano Ronaldo's final World Cup match. Meanwhile, Belgium dominated the United States 4-1 amid the backdrop of the Donald Trump red card incident. Upcoming quarterfinal matches include France versus Morocco on July 9 in Foxborough, Spain against Belgium on July 10 in Inglewood, Norway facing England on July 12 in Miami, and the winner of Argentina/Egypt playing the winner of Switzerland/Colombia on July 12 in Kansas City. Fans are encouraged to watch the highlights, participate in quizzes, and enter contests for prizes.
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