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United States eliminated from World Cup after loss to Belgium

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 2:04 AM

Last updated Jul 7, 2026

United States eliminated from World Cup after loss to Belgium

Summary

The United States men's national soccer team is out of the World Cup following a 4-1 defeat to Belgium in the Round of 16 on July 7, 2026. Belgium opened the scoring in the ninth minute with a goal from Charles De Ketelaere. The US equalized in the 31st minute through Malik Tillman, but Belgium responded quickly as De Ketelaere scored again just two minutes later. Hans Vanaken added a third goal for Belgium in the 57th minute, and Romelu Lukaku sealed the victory with a goal in stoppage time. Belgium will advance to face Spain in the quarter-finals after Spain's earlier win over Portugal.

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By the Numbers

•United States loses 4-1 to Belgium in Round of 16.
•Charles De Ketelaere scores twice for Belgium.
•Malik Tillman equalizes for the US in the 31st minute.
•Hans Vanaken and Romelu Lukaku add goals for Belgium.
•Belgium will play Spain in the quarter-finals.

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2:04 AMYahoo Sports — Co-hosts United States out of the World Cup after defeat to Belgium

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Co-hosts United States are out of the World Cup after a 4-1 defeat to Belgium in the last 16. Belgium took an early lead through Charles De Ketelaere in the ninth minute.
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