Cristiano Ronaldo’s last World Cup ended not with celebration, but with a quiet walk away from the stage he helped define. Spain defeated Portugal 1 to 0 in Arlington, sending one of soccer’s most famous players out of the tournament

Belgium’s reward for ending the United States’ World Cup dream is a meeting with Spain, one of the tournament’s most composed teams. The quarterfinal matchup now carries the feeling of a tactical test between Belgian finishing and Spanish control. AP

The United States entered the night carrying the hope of a host nation. Belgium left with the quarterfinal place. In Seattle, the American World Cup run ended with a heavy 4 to 1 defeat that turned defensive mistakes into a