World Cup Daily live: Harry Kane loses voice in hilarious interview, USMNT prepares for Belgium
The 2026 World Cup reaches a fever pitch as England advances to face Norway and Spain eliminates Portugal, leaving the USMNT to meet Belgium.
📍 How it ended
Spain advanced to the quarterfinals, while the U.S. men’s national team prepared for their own Round of 16 match against Belgium. Coverage shifted to other knockout-stage games as the focus moved away from Ronaldo’s farewell.
Epilogue added 44d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
The Round of 16 has concluded with high-stakes matchups. England defeated Mexico 3-2 to secure a quarter-final spot against Norway, while Spain eliminated Portugal in stoppage time. The USMNT is currently preparing for their match against Belgium.
Coverage from outlets including ESPN, AP News, The Guardian, and BBC focuses on the conclusion of Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career following Spain's late victory. Additional reporting from Sky Sports and The New York Times highlights England's defensive performance and tactical adjustments under coach Thomas Tuchel during their win over Mexico. Attention now turns to the upcoming USA versus Belgium fixture.
Coverage does not yet specify the outcomes of matches still in progress or the final tournament bracket beyond the confirmed quarter-finalists.
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Coverage (18)
- USA vs. Belgium Live World Cup 2026 Updates, Scores and Highlights Bleacher Report · 46d ago
- Spain scores in stoppage time to defeat Portugal, ending Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career Yahoo Sports · 46d ago
- Spain en route to quarterfinals after ending Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup career AP News · 46d ago
- Ronaldo's World Cup career ends with a whimper as Spain's subs win it late ESPN · 46d ago
- Cristiano Ronaldo fights back tears after his final World Cup appearance for Portugal Yahoo Sports · 46d ago
- 2026 World Cup, Round of 16 Matchday 3: Match thread and discussion Stars and Stripes FC · 46d ago
- Cristiano Ronaldo exits World Cup as Spain defeats Portugal, awaits winner of USA-Belgium Fox News · 46d ago
- Merino strikes at the death for Spain to send Portugal and Ronaldo limping out The Guardian · 46d ago
- Want tickets to see Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo against Spain? Prices are insane NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth · 46d ago
- Spain beat Portugal, reach 1st World Cup quarters since 2010 ESPN · 46d ago
- Burn’s blocks, Pickford’s punches: the data behind England’s defensive heroics The Guardian · 46d ago
- The unusual moments you may have missed during England’s World Cup win over Mexico The New York Times · 46d ago
- Mexico 2-3 England: Jude Bellingham's World Cup heroics silence remaining doubters of superstar's commitment to Thomas Tuchel's cause Sky Sports · 46d ago
- England 3-2 Mexico: Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane send 10-man Three Lions to quarter-finals BBC · 46d ago
- From The Sports Desk: England wins in the Azteca NBC News · 46d ago
- 'One of the legendary goalkeeping displays in England's history' Yahoo Sports · 46d ago
- How England coach Thomas Tuchel adjusted to the problem of altitude – and going down to 10 men The New York Times · 46d ago
- World Cup 2026: England set up Norway quarter-final after Mexico thriller; Uefa says Fifa ‘crossed line’ over Balogun The Guardian · 46d ago
Quick answers
Who did England defeat to reach the quarter-finals?
England defeated Mexico with a score of 3-2.
Who will England face in the next round?
England is set to face Norway in the quarter-finals.
What is the status of Cristiano Ronaldo in the tournament?
Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career ended after Portugal was defeated by Spain.
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