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Belgium
and Spain Power into World Cup Quarter‑Finals as USA and Portugal Crash Out
Washington,
7 Jul 2026 (ONA) — Belgium cruised into the 2026 World Cup quarter‑finals
with a commanding 4‑1 victory over the United States at Lumen Field in Seattle,
setting up a last‑eight showdown with Spain.
Charles
De Ketelaere opened the scoring in the ninth minute, but Malik Tillman pulled
the hosts level in the 31st minute. Belgium regained the lead just two minutes
later as De Ketelaere struck again for his second of the night.
Hans
Vanaken extended Belgium’s advantage with a third goal in the 57th minute,
before Romelu Lukaku sealed the rout in stoppage time.
In
Dallas, Spain edged past Portugal 1‑0 in a cagey round‑of‑16 tie, with Mikel
Merino heading home the winner in the first minute of added time.
The
match was a tight, tactical affair with few clear chances, as both sides
cancelled each other out until Merino rose to meet a late cross and send Spain
through.
Spain
will now face Belgium in the quarter‑finals on Friday.
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Ends/Khalid
