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Spain and Belgium Secure World Cup Quarterfinal Spots as Ronaldo's Career Ends
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First reported by Now 14 · Jul 7, 2026
What happened
Spain and Belgium advanced to the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals after wins over Portugal and the USA, respectively, with Ronaldo playing his last World Cup game. The tournament continues with Argentina vs. Egypt and Switzerland vs. Colombia to decide the final quarterfinalist.
- 01Spain defeated Portugal 1-0 in Ronaldo's last World Cup match.
- 02Belgium crushed the USA 4-1 amid the Trump red card controversy.
- 03Argentina faces Egypt and Switzerland meets Colombia for the last quarterfinal spot.
- 04Quarterfinals start July 9 with France vs. Morocco and Spain vs. Belgium.
- 05Norway plays England and the Argentina/Egypt winner faces Switzerland/Colombia winners.
- 06Fans can watch highlights and join quizzes for prizes during the tournament.
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