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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.
On the final day of Match Week 2 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Portugal defeated Uzbekistan 5-0, featuring Cristiano Ronaldo’s historic brace. England drew 0-0 with Ghana, while Croatia edged out Panama 1-0, eliminating the latter. Colombia secured qualification with a narrow win over DR Congo, leaving 25 teams vying for advancement.