Brazil progressed, but the Netherlands were out of the World Cup.
Gradually, the number of competing nations left in the tournament were being weeded out. By now, elimination no longer discriminated.
Afterall, only the best of the best nations were left in the tournament.
That same night, England took on Portugal for their quarterfinal clash.
[FIFA World Cup 2026 – Quarterfinal]
[Match 2: England vs Portugal]
[Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, USA]
[Date: July 15th, 2026]
[Kick-off: 20:00 local time]
[Referee: Michael Oliver (England)]
At first, Portugal fans protested the decision to use an English referee for the game, but eventually, neutrality was waived with both nations' agreement.
The weather didn't affect the Mercedes-Benz. Afterall, it was an indoor dome, the perfect stage for legends and heartbreak.
England vs Portugal, it was one of the matchups of the tournament.
