World Cup 2026 | The duel of generations between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lamine Yamal was won by the Spaniard. Belgium serves justice and tramples the USA.

Portugal - Spain 0-1

The Spanish national team defeated the Portugal team on Monday evening, with a score of 1-0, and qualified for the quarter-finals of the World Cup. Spain remains the only team that has not conceded a goal in this World Cup, while Portugal exits the race for the big trophy and also says goodbye to Cristiano Ronaldo, the 41-year-old veteran announcing that he will retire from the national team after this final tournament. The goal that determined the final result was scored by Mikel Merino in the 86th minute after he entered the field. Rodri sent the ball to Ferran Torres, who made an excellent pass to Merino, who finished calmly, opening the score. It was the 90+1 minute.

The duel of generations between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lamine Yamal had a special significance for the young Spanish player. The Barcelona player became the first player in the history of the Spanish national team to start in two knockout matches at the World Cup before turning 19.

United States - Belgium 1-4

The Belgium team qualified for the quarter-finals of the World Cup after defeating the USA team 4-1 on Tuesday morning in Seattle. The Belgians won without appeal in a match marked by the controversy of the red card that was annulled for Folarin Balogun.

Belgium opened the scoring in the 9th minute through Charles De Ketelaere, but the Americans reacted and equalized through Malik Tillman in the 31st minute. De Ketelaere quickly restored Belgium's advantage in the 33rd minute. In the 57th minute, goalkeeper Freese recklessly came out of the box to block De Ketelaere but sent the ball directly to Hans Vanaken. The Belgian midfielder did not hesitate and sent the ball into the net with a curling shot, bringing the score to a comfortable 3-1.

Romelu Lukaku did not disappoint and once again did his duty, scoring the goal for 4-1 in the 90+3 minute.

Belgium will play in the quarter-finals against Spain.