Spain and Belgium secured places in the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after winning their Round of 16 matches on Monday, while Argentina and Switzerland booked places in Tuesday’s final two knockout fixtures.

Spain edged Portugal 1-0 in a tightly contested Iberian derby to progress to the last eight, ending Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup campaign. Belgium also advanced with an emphatic 4-1 victory over the United States, eliminating the co-hosts despite a spirited home performance.

The victories completed another stage of the knockout phase, with Spain and Belgium setting up a quarter-final showdown.

Attention now shifts to the final two Round of 16 fixtures on Tuesday, as Argentina take on Egypt, while Switzerland face Colombia for the remaining two quarter-final spots.

With the last eight taking shape, the tournament is entering its decisive phase as teams continue their quest for the 2026 FIFA World Cup title.