Spain has advanced to the quarter-finals of the FIFA World Cup 2026 following a late victory over Portugal in the round of 16. The match was played as part of the tournament’s knockout stage.

According to NBC News, Spain scored a decisive goal in the closing stages of the match, thereby eliminating the Portuguese side from the competition. Further details regarding the precise final score and the timing of the winning goal were limited in the available source material at the time of publication.

NBC News further reports that the match between the United States and Belgium was scheduled to take place later the same day during prime time, as part of the same round of 16 fixture schedule.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The tournament has attracted significant international attention, in part due to its expanded format featuring 48 participating nations compared to previous editions.

Information regarding the outcome of the United States versus Belgium fixture was not yet available at the time this article was prepared.