Malik Tillman scores free kick goal for US in World Cup match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 12:45 AM
Last updated Jul 7, 2026
Malik Tillman scored a critical free kick goal for Team USA, tying the match 1-1 against Belgium in the Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup. The midfielder's shot deflected off a Belgian defender, helping the US recover after initially trailing. However, Belgium quickly responded, reclaiming the lead with a header from Charles De Ketelaere. Tillman's goal marks his second consecutive free kick successful at this tournament, making him only the second player in 60 years to achieve this feat in a single World Cup.
- •Tillman ties match with a free kick in the 2026 World Cup.
- •Belgium scores again shortly after to lead 2-1.
- •Tillman's second free kick goal in two games for the US.
- •De Ketelaere scores twice for Belgium in the match.
- •Match ongoing with USA trailing Belgium.
- 1:07 AMYahoo Sports — Malik Tillman becomes first player to score two free-kicks in a World Cup in 40 years
- 12:45 AMYahoo Sports — He does it again! Malik Tillman scores another free kick goal for US
"With Team USA trailing Belgium in the Round of 16, Malik Tillman scored another huge free kick goal at the 2026 World Cup.
"Here's how Tillman has produced for the United States so far.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 7, 2026, 1:07 AMMalik Tillman becomes first player to score two free-kicks in a World Cup in 40 years
Here's how Tillman has produced for the United States so far.
- Yahoo SportsJul 7, 2026, 12:45 AMHe does it again! Malik Tillman scores another free kick goal for US
With Team USA trailing Belgium in the Round of 16, Malik Tillman scored another huge free kick goal at the 2026 World Cup.
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