Belgium eliminates US 4-1 in World Cup round of 16
Yahoo Sports • 2 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
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"Belgium is done celebrating its victory over the host United States and hard at work on extending its World Cup run on American soil. After surviving a test from Senegal with a thrilling comeback and then thoroughly dominating the U.S. in its first two knockout games, Belgium faces its toughest challenge yet against unbeaten Spain in the quarterfinals on Friday.
"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.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 9, 2026, 12:22 AMBelgium gets serious for World Cup quarterfinal with Spain after gleefully routing US
Belgium is done celebrating its victory over the host United States and hard at work on extending its World Cup run on American soil. After surviving a test from Senegal with a thrilling comeback and then thoroughly dominating the U.S. in its first two knockout games, Belgium faces its toughest challenge yet against unbeaten Spain in the quarterfinals on Friday.
- Yahoo SportsJul 7, 2026, 8:41 AMUS fans react as Belgium ends World Cup dream
Belgium ended the United States' World Cup campaign with a 4-1 victory in Seattle, booking a place in the quarter-finals.
- Yahoo SportsJul 7, 2026, 5:00 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, 4:25 AM🎥 World Cup highlights: USA bloopers send Belgium into quarter-finals
Belgium gives co-hosts USA no chance and confidently books its place in the World Cup quarter-finals with a 4-1 win. The Red Devils capitalized on several mistakes by the US boys. You can watch the hi...
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- 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
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- 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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