Belgium overcomes USA, advances to quarter-finals against Spain
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 2:39 AM
Last updated Jul 7, 2026
Belgium secured a comfortable victory over the United States, eliminating them from the World Cup. The game featured a backdrop of controversy regarding Folarin Balogun's delayed suspension, though this had little effect on the match itself. Belgium now prepares for a quarter-final match against Spain following their win over the US.
- •Belgium defeats USA to reach the quarter-finals of the World Cup.
- •The match included controversy over Folarin Balogun's suspension.
- •Belgium will face Spain in the next round.
- •USA exits the tournament after this loss.
- 2:39 AMBBC Sport — Belgium make light work of US to set up quarter-final tie with Spain
"Belgium ease past a defensively sloppy USA in a match shrouded in controversy surrounding Folarin Balogun's delayed suspension, a scandal that made little impact on the pitch.
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