Belgium leads U.S. 4-1 in World Cup Round of 16 match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 3:48 AM
Last updated Jul 7, 2026
Belgium took a commanding 4-1 lead over the U.S. in their Round of 16 match at the World Cup on July 6. Charles De Ketelaere opened the scoring for Belgium, and despite a brief equalizer from Malik Tillman, De Ketelaere regained the lead before a third goal was added following a mistake by U.S. goalkeeper Matt Freese. Romelu Lukaku capped the victory with a goal in stoppage time. This match follows President Trump’s intervention in suspending the one-game ban for U.S. player Folarin Balogun, which sparked discussion about its impact on the game. The Royal Belgian Football Association has voiced its concerns over FIFA’s handling of the ban and plans further action regarding Balogun's eligibility.
- •Belgium scored four goals, including a late strike from Romelu Lukaku.
- •U.S. goalkeeper Matt Freese made a crucial mistake, leading to Belgium's third goal.
- •The match occurred after Trump’s intervention regarding Folarin Balogun's suspension.
- •The Royal Belgian Football Association contests Balogun's eligibility.
- •Sources indicate ongoing discussions about the match results and FIFA regulations.
- 3:48 AMYahoo Sports — Belgium brutally trolls U.S., Trump’s FIFA intervention, following 4-1 World Cup win
"If there is such a thing as the Trump Curse, it received one of its strongest pieces of evidence yet on Monday night. After President Trump intervened (by his own account) to get FIFA to suspend American star Folarin Balogun’s one-game ban so that he could play in the Round of 16, the USMNT promptly…
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