A player-fan-writer's take on soccer
Spain secured a last-minute 1-0 victory over Portugal, with Mikel Merino scoring in the 90+1 minute. Meanwhile, Belgium dominated the USA, winning 4-1, with Charles De Ketelaere scoring twice. Both Spain and Belgium advance to the quarterfinals on July 10.
The USA, England, and Belgium successfully advanced to the Round of 16. England came from behind to defeat DR Congo 2-1, while Belgium scored two late goals to overcome Senegal 3-2, thanks to a controversial penalty. The USA won 2-0 against Bosnia and Herzegovina despite being reduced to ten players.