Belgium eliminates US 4-1 in World Cup round of 16
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 2:12 AM
Last updated Jul 7, 2026
Belgium defeated the United States 4-1 in the World Cup Round of 16 match held in Seattle on July 6. Charles De Ketelaere starred for Belgium, scoring twice and assisting another goal, while Malik Tillman briefly leveled the score for the U.S. before Belgium regained and extended their lead. The Americans were plagued by defensive errors, including a significant misplay by goalkeeper Matt Freese. Belgium will face Spain in the quarterfinals on July 10 in Inglewood, California.
- •USA's World Cup run ends in the round of 16
- •Charles De Ketelaere scores two goals for Belgium
- •Malik Tillman equalized with a deflected free kick
- •Belgium capitalizes on U.S. defensive mistakes
- •Next, Belgium faces Spain on July 10
- 2:12 AMYahoo Sports — Belgium beats US 4-1 to reach World Cup quarterfinals, taking advantage of defensive lapses
- 2:07 AMYahoo Sports — US eliminated from World Cup, losing to Belgium in round of 16
- 2:05 AMYahoo Sports — United States 1-4 Belgium: Co-hosts World Cup run comes to miserable end in the last 16
- 2:03 AMYahoo Sports — Belgium knocks out U.S. men 4-1, ending the Americans' World Cup run in Seattle
"SEATTLE — The United States’ hopes for a deep World Cup run at home ended when Charles De Ketelaere scored twice and assisted on another goal, helping Belgium expose the Americans’ defensive liabilities in a 4-1 win Monday night that earned a quarterfinal berth. While the U.
"The United States’ hopes for a deep World Cup run at home ended when Charles De Ketelaere scored twice and assisted on another goal, helping Belgium expose the Americans’ defensive liabilities in a 4-1 win Monday night that earned a quarterfinal berth.
"Belgium defeated the U.S. Men's National Team 4-1 on Monday night in the World Cup Round of 16 knockout match in Seattle, ending the Americans' hopes of reaching the quarterfinals for the first time in 24 years.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 7, 2026, 2:12 AMBelgium beats US 4-1 to reach World Cup quarterfinals, taking advantage of defensive lapses
The United States’ hopes for a deep World Cup run at home ended when Charles De Ketelaere scored twice and assisted on another goal, helping Belgium expose the Americans’ defensive liabilities in a 4-1 win Monday night that earned a quarterfinal berth.
- Yahoo SportsJul 7, 2026, 2:07 AMUS eliminated from World Cup, losing to Belgium in round of 16
SEATTLE — The United States’ hopes for a deep World Cup run at home ended when Charles De Ketelaere scored twice and assisted on another goal, helping Belgium expose the Americans’ defensive liabilities in a 4-1 win Monday night that earned a quarterfinal berth. While the U.
- Yahoo SportsJul 7, 2026, 2:05 AMUnited States 1-4 Belgium: Co-hosts World Cup run comes to miserable end in the last 16
Belgium sealed their place in the quarter finals of the World Cup inspired by Charles De Ketelaere’s first goals at a major tournament, bringing co-hosts the United States’ run to an abrupt end in...
- Yahoo SportsJul 7, 2026, 2:03 AMBelgium knocks out U.S. men 4-1, ending the Americans' World Cup run in Seattle
Belgium defeated the U.S. Men's National Team 4-1 on Monday night in the World Cup Round of 16 knockout match in Seattle, ending the Americans' hopes of reaching the quarterfinals for the first time in 24 years.
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