Spain Edges Portugal 1-0; Belgium Beats USA 4-1
In the World Cup Round of 16, Spain secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Portugal, with Mikel Merino scoring the winning goal in the 91st minute. The match saw Spain struggle to create clear chances, with notable efforts from Dani Olmo and Ferran Torres, while Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo faced frustration as the game progressed.
Spain's win mirrored their previous encounter at the same stage in the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. Meanwhile, Belgium advanced to the quarter-finals by defeating co-hosts USA 4-1.
Belgium's goals came from Charles De Ketelaere, who scored twice, along with contributions from Hans Vanaken and Romelu Lukaku. Malik Tillman had briefly equalized for the USA, but Belgium's strong performance ensured their progression.
The quarter-final fixture between Spain and Belgium is scheduled for Friday, July 10, at 8:00 PM.
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