The United States national team's journey in the 2026 World Cup came to an end in the round of 16 after suffering a bitter defeat to Belgium. In a fiercely contested match at Seattle Stadium on Tuesday (7/7/26), the host nation's squad was forced to concede with a final score of 1-4.
The duel attracted public attention as the United States fielded Folarin Balogun, who had previously received red card relief from FIFA. Despite playing with high motivation in front of their home fans, Team USA struggled to contain Belgium's aggressive attack throughout the match.
Belgium's dominance was evident through an impressive performance by Charles De Ketelaere, who scored a brace. 'The Red Devils' victory was sealed with additional goals from Hans Vanaken and veteran striker Romelu Lukaku. Meanwhile, the sole consolation goal for the United States was scored by Malik Tillman.
Thanks to this convincing victory, Belgium earned their place in the quarter-finals. However, a tough road lies ahead as another European giant, Spain, awaits them in their quest for a semi-final spot.
