Belgium decisively defeated the United States 4-1 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16, ending the host nation's tournament dreams and advancing to a quarter-final match against Spain.

• Charles De Ketelaere scored twice for Belgium, with Hans Vanaken and substitute Romelu Lukaku adding goals.
• The US bid farewell to the tournament after a campaign overshadowed by eligibility controversies surrounding striker Folarin Balogun.
• In another match, Spain eliminated Portugal 1-0, marking what is likely Cristiano Ronaldo's final World Cup appearance.

Spain has advanced to the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup after a late 1-0 victory over Portugal, ending Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup aspirations. Meanwhile, the United States faces Belgium, with controversy surrounding striker Folarin Balogun's eligibility.

• Spain secured their win with a stoppage-time goal by substitute Mikel Merino.
• The match was played on July 6, 2026, at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
• FIFA upheld the decision to allow Folarin Balogun to play for the United States against Belgium, despite an appeal from the Royal Belgian Football Association and intervention from US President Donald Trump.