Belgium eliminates USMNT with 4-1 win in World Cup Round of 16

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Last updated Jul 7, 2026

Belgium eliminates USMNT with 4-1 win in World Cup Round of 16
Summary

Belgium secured a place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup by defeating the USMNT 4-1 on July 6 in Seattle. Charles De Ketelaere shone with two goals and earned the Man of the Match award, while Romelu Lukaku added a goal in stoppage time. This victory marks the end of the tournament for the co-hosts, USMNT. Belgium will advance to face Spain in the next round.

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  • Belgium wins 4-1 against USMNT in World Cup Round of 16.
  • Charles De Ketelaere scores twice, earning Man of the Match.
  • Romelu Lukaku adds a goal in stoppage time.
  • USMNT's World Cup run ends with this loss.
  • Belgium will face Spain in the quarter-finals.
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  • 7:45 AMYahoo SportsWorld Cup: Serie A stars De Ketelaere and Lukaku on the scoresheet as Belgium eliminate USMNT – video
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Goals from Serie A stars Charles De Ketelaere and Romelu Lukaku helped Belgium eliminate the USMNT from the 2026 World Cup Round of 16 on Monday, securing a 4-1 win.Rudi Garcia’s Belgium have progre...

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