Ronaldo's World Cup Career Is Over — Spain Stun Portugal, Belgium Destroy USA 4-1 — Messi and Argentina in Action Today

Spain 1–0 Portugal: Ronaldo's Final World Cup Match

Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal were eliminated from the World Cup on Monday in the round of 16 as a 91st-minute goal from substitute Mikel Merino sent Spain into the last eight with a 1-0 win.

Spanish coach Luis de la Fuente brought on Ferran Torres and Merino as second-half subs, and that paid off late with Torres slipping a quick ball into the box where the Arsenal midfielder did the rest, finishing at the near post for the win.

It was a cruel ending to an extraordinary career. Portugal had defended brilliantly — Diogo Costa made four saves — and came within seconds of forcing extra time. Then Merino appeared. One touch. One finish. One dream ended.

Ronaldo said this would be his final World Cup. With the loss to Spain, Ronaldo's World Cup career has come to a close. He first appeared in the tournament in 2006, when Portugal finished fourth in Germany. While Ronaldo this year became the first player to score in six World Cups, he never re-created the success of his first tournament, as Portugal has not made it beyond the quarterfinals in 20 years.

"Whatever happens tomorrow, Cristiano will leave with a clear conscience," Ronaldo said.

The deep red Portugal jersey — worn through six World Cups by the greatest goalscorer in the history of the sport — will never be worn by Ronaldo at a World Cup again. That makes it one of the most significant collector's pieces in football history.

Spain advance to the quarterfinals at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on July 10, where they face Belgium. Lamine Yamal. Pedri. Rodri. The most technically complete team in the tournament — and now, the heavy favorites to win it all.

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Belgium 4–1 USA: The Dream Ends in Seattle

The U.S. team's World Cup run comes to a disappointing end with Belgium overpowering it amid several defensive miscues.

It started so well. The U.S. earned a free kick outside the 18-yard box and Malik Tillman stepped up with another excellent shot to level the game at 1-1. But Belgium were the better team and they proved it emphatically.

Charles De Ketelaere scored a brace in the first 33 minutes. Then it was a disaster for the U.S. as Matt Freese mishandled a kick well outside the box and Belgium took full advantage with a Hans Vanaken goal from deep — Tim Ream appeared to be in position to block it but missed the ball and it found the corner of the net. It's 3-1 Belgium and the air went out of the crowd at Lumen Field.

Lukaku stuck the dagger in with a strike into the bottom right-hand corner. Game, set, Belgium moving on. Final score: Belgium 4, USA 1.

For American soccer fans, this is a painful exit. But the USMNT's 2026 World Cup was still extraordinary — beating Bosnia 2-0 with 10 men, Tillman's free kick becoming an instant classic, the nation falling in love with the sport on home soil. The white USA jersey remains a symbol of a tournament that changed American football forever.

The Red Devils will advance to face Spain in the quarterfinals. Spain vs Belgium at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on July 10 — the tournament's most technically gifted sides in a match that could define the 2026 World Cup.

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Today's Two Matches — July 7

🇦🇷 Argentina vs 🇪🇬 Egypt · 12pm ET · Atlanta

Messi vs Salah. Two of the greatest players of their generation. One match.

Argentina survived Cape Verde in dramatic extra-time fashion — Messi spurning a one-on-one, Cape Verde twice equalizing, Romero heading the winner in the final minutes. It was the scare of Argentina's tournament. Egypt advanced on penalties against Australia — Salah's panenka in the shootout one of the images of the World Cup.

Messi leads the Golden Boot race with 7 goals in this tournament — tied with Haaland. Today is his chance to pull clear. Egypt arrive as the tournament's dark horse — a team nobody expected to be here, with the world's most recognizable footballer wearing their red shirt.

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🇨🇴 Colombia vs 🇨🇭 Switzerland · 4pm ET · Vancouver

Colombia beat Ghana 1-0 in the Round of 32 to reach this stage — James Rodríguez pulling strings, Díaz providing the cutting edge that has made them one of the tournament's most watchable teams. Switzerland beat Algeria 2-0 in the Round of 32 and have quietly been one of the tournament's most organized sides.

The winner faces Argentina or Egypt in the quarterfinals in Kansas City on July 11.

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Confirmed Quarterfinal Bracket

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The Portugal jersey is now Ronaldo's farewell kit — the most emotionally charged collector's piece at this tournament. The USA jersey tells the story of a nation that fell in love with soccer on home soil. The Spain jersey belongs to the tournament's new favorite. And today, the Argentina jersey could tell the story of Messi vs Salah — the greatest active player of all time against the man who wants to take his crown.

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Published: July 7, 2026. Argentina vs Egypt (12pm ET, Atlanta) and Colombia vs Switzerland (4pm ET, Vancouver) today. Quarterfinals begin July 9.