Belgium became Spain's opponent in the quarterfinals; USA eliminated

The Belgian national football team advanced to the quarterfinal stage of the competition by defeating the United States national team, and will face Spain as their next opponent. This match resulted in the elimination of the United States national team from the competition.

• The Belgian national team advanced to the quarterfinal stage by defeating the United States national team.
• The United States national team was eliminated from the competition after accepting defeat in this match.
• The Belgian national team will face the Spanish national team in the quarterfinal stage.
• Selected media outlets have referred to the Belgian national team as "Europe's Red Devils."
• Selected media outlets and Mashreg News have described the United States national team's defeat as "humiliating."
• IRNA and Mashreg News have described the United States national team's defeat as "heavy."
• Selected media outlets and Mashreg News have noted that "FIFA forgave" or "FIFA's mercy did not reach the hosts either," but Belgium did not forgive.. Coverage difference: Selected media outlets and Mashreg News have emphasized the "humiliating" nature of America's defeat, while IRNA only refers to the defeat as "heavy." Additionally, Selected and Mashreg News have referenced the topic of "FIFA's forgiveness," which was not raised in IRNA's coverage. Selected and IRNA have mentioned Belgium's next opponent (Spain), but Mashreg News did not include these details.