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Spain vs Belgium LIVE: World Cup 2026 result, latest updates and fan reaction

Second quarter-final pits Euro 2024 winners against perennial underachievers

Evening Standard · Jul 10

‘There is a magnificent balance’: how Spain built a record-breaking defence

The Spain goalkeeper Unai Simón has not conceded a goal at the World Cup and, worryingly for Belgium, he has not had to face that many shots

The Guardian - UK · Jul 9

Spain vs Belgium: World Cup 2026 prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds today

European heavyweights collide as France await in huge semi-final showdown

Evening Standard · Jul 8

WATCH: Ruben Dias walks out of Portugal press conference in BIZARRE circumstances after appearing to be upset by Spain's Mikel Merino

FourFourTwo were witness to one of the oddest moments of the 2026 World Cup in the basement of Dallas Stadium

FourFourTwo · Jul 7

The Cristiano Ronaldo World Cup Circus Is Over—Thank God for Portugal’s Sake

Roberto Martínez’s fatal error of the last three-and-a-half years comes back to bite a talented Portugal team in the ultimate way.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 7

Spain 1-0 Portugal: Mikel Merino strikes late as Cristiano Ronaldo bows out

Merino struck deep into stoppage time to fire Spain past Portugal in Dallas and book Luis de la Fuente’s side a place in the World Cup 2026…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 7

USA vs Belgium: Who won the World Cup game last night?

IN FULL

The Independent UK · Jul 7

Cristiano Ronaldo's FIFA World Cup career ends as Spain reach quarters with 1-0 win

Spain secured a narrow 1-0 victory against Portugal in the ninety-first minute. Mikel Merino scored the decisive goal, breaking through a resilient Portuguese defense. This win propelled the Spanish team into the tournament's quarter-final stage. The defeat marked the end of Cristiano Ronaldo's final World Cup appearance. Spain now awaits…

The Economic Times · Jul 7

‘I leave with a clear conscience. I’ve done everything I could. Portugal had never won a cup before me’ Cristiano Ronaldo teases retirement after World Cup exit

Portugal icon Cristiano Ronaldo has teased his retirement from international football following his country's elimination at the 2026 World Cup

FourFourTwo · Jul 7

“My prayers weren’t answered”: IShowSpeed abruptly bursts into tears after Spain eliminate Portugal from FIFA World Cup

IShowSpeed was left heartbroken after Spain defeated Portugal 1-0 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16. Mikel Merino scored in stoppage time to send Spain through and end Cristiano Ronaldo’s final World Cup campaign. Speed became emotional during his reaction, saying he believed Portugal would win the tournament…

The Times of India · Jul 6