Belgium eliminates U.S. from World Cup in 4-1 victory
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 5:30 AM
Last updated Jul 7, 2026
Belgium defeated the United States 4-1 on July 6, 2026, in Seattle during the FIFA World Cup Round of 16. The match saw Belgium take a quick lead, with Charles De Ketelaere scoring twice. Malik Tillman briefly equalized for the U.S., but Belgium responded rapidly with goals from De Ketelaere and Hans Vanaken off a mistake by U.S. keeper Matt Freese. Romelu Lukaku sealed the victory late in the match. This loss marks the end of the U.S. team's run in the tournament.
- •Match held at Seattle Stadium on July 6, 2026.
- •Belgium scored four goals, dominating the second half.
- •U.S. equalized briefly before conceding two more goals.
- •Romelu Lukaku scored in stoppage time to finalize the score.
- •Belgium advances in the World Cup tournament.
- 5:30 AMYahoo Sports — Belgium Silences U.S. Amid World Cup Noise
"A day that started with questions of political meddling between Trump and FIFA ended with Belgium knocking out the last remaining cohosts in a 4-1 thrashing in Seattle.
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