- The USA were eliminated from their home World Cup in the last-16 after a defeat to Belgium, despite the controversial involvement of Folarin Balogun.
- US President Donald Trump had intervened to suspend Balogun’s red-card ban, allowing the Monaco striker to feature in the crucial knockout match.
- Belgium secured a dominant victory with goals from Charles De Ketelaere and Romelu Lukaku.
- Meanwhile, Spain beat Portugal 1-0, with Arsenal’s Mikel Merino scoring in the 91st minute.
- Belgium will now face Spain in the quarter-finals on 10 July.
