Men's World Cup Quarter-Final Recap: Spain and Indonesia go to extra time, USA win again
2026-10-21

Men's World Cup Quarter-Final Recap: Spain and Indonesia go to extra time, USA win again

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Spain's win over Indonesia rounded out a wonderful day of action in Fayetteville, with its 3-2 success enough to qualify for the semi-finals.

 

Victor Varea's 72nd-minute winner was too strong for Indonesian goalkeeper Amin Rosyid, atoning for his earlier own goal to send the Spanish through.

While Indonesia could not get the result, it pushed Aitor Ariño's team all the way in its first Men's World Cup knockout fixture, and will now play in the fifth to eighth-place bracket.

Goals from John Sullivan and Jonah Meyer-Crothers within five minutes of one another in the first half powered the United States of America to a 2-0 win over Ireland, progressing to the semi-finals at its home Men's World Cup.

A professional showing from the hosts helped them navigate the second period, as the watching American crowd got what it came for.

James Blackwell was England's hero in extra time in its win over the Netherlands, firing home into the back of the net after a David Porcher free kick fell to him inside the box.

Sam Dewhirst had given his team the lead in the first half with his strike from outside the box, before Jeroen Schuitert forced extra time with his header late in the second.

A brace each for Vinicius Araùjo and Gabriel Angelo helped Brazil to a 5-1 win over Scotland to open the day.

Dean Thornton had given Scotland hope with his goal 10 minutes into the second half, before Brazil broke further clear.