Belgium advances to World Cup quarter-finals after victory over USA
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 5:30 AM
Last updated Jul 7, 2026
Belgium secured a spot in the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals by defeating co-hosts United States 4-1 in Seattle on July 6. Charles De Ketelaere scored two goals, including an early opener, while Hans Vanaken and Romelu Lukaku also found the net. The Americans managed to respond briefly with a deflected free-kick but were unable to mount a sustained challenge against the Belgian side. With the elimination of the last co-host, Belgium will face Spain in the quarter-finals on July 9 in Los Angeles.
- •Belgium beats USA 4-1 in World Cup match on July 6.
- •Charles De Ketelaere scores two goals for Belgium.
- •USA eliminated as last co-host from the competition.
- •Next, Belgium will play Spain in the quarter-finals on July 9.
- 6:40 AMYahoo Sports — World Cup: Doku's Belgium breeze past USA and into quarter-finals
- 5:30 AMYahoo Sports — Man City 2026 World Cup Watch: Jeremy Doku and Belgium set up last-eight clash with Spain
"Jeremy Doku was a second-half sub in Belgium's 4-1 Round of 16 victory over hosts USA at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Men's Team City Magazine: World Cup 2026 Special Our 24-year-old winger sat out the fi...
"Jeremy Doku and Belgium progress into a FIFA World Cup quarter-final after defeating co-hosts United States in Seattle on Monday night.A brace from Charles De Ketelaere spear-headed a ruthless Belgian...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 7, 2026, 6:40 AMWorld Cup: Doku's Belgium breeze past USA and into quarter-finals
Jeremy Doku was a second-half sub in Belgium's 4-1 Round of 16 victory over hosts USA at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Men's Team City Magazine: World Cup 2026 Special Our 24-year-old winger sat out the fi...
- Yahoo SportsJul 7, 2026, 5:30 AMMan City 2026 World Cup Watch: Jeremy Doku and Belgium set up last-eight clash with Spain
Jeremy Doku and Belgium progress into a FIFA World Cup quarter-final after defeating co-hosts United States in Seattle on Monday night.A brace from Charles De Ketelaere spear-headed a ruthless Belgian...
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