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The Messi Effect | Episode 34 | Tuesday, July 7, 2026 Full Monday Round of 16 recaps: USA falls 4-1 to Belgium at Lumen Field (Tillman's brief equalizer, Belgium's instant 2-1 answer, Vanaken and Lukaku seal it — Zlatan calls it a reality check). Portugal nil, Spain one — Mikel Merino's 91st-minute dagger ends Ronaldo's World Cup story. Plus previews of tonight's knockout slate: Argentina vs Egypt at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta (Messi's back-to-back quest), and Switzerland vs Colombia at BC Place in Vancouver.
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