USA eliminated from World Cup after loss to Belgium in round of 16

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Last updated Jul 7, 2026

USA eliminated from World Cup after loss to Belgium in round of 16
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The U.S. men's national team faced Belgium at Lumen Field in Seattle on July 6, ending its World Cup campaign with a 4-1 defeat. After Charles De Ketelaere scored for Belgium early in the match, Malik Tillman equalized in the first half. However, Belgium regained the lead shortly after and added two more goals, sealing the U.S. elimination. This marks the United States' exit in the round of 16 for the past three World Cups.

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  • USA lost 4-1 to Belgium in round of 16.
  • Match took place at Lumen Field in Seattle.
  • Charles De Ketelaere opened scoring for Belgium.
  • Malik Tillman equalized before Belgium regained lead.
  • Hans Vanaken and Romelu Lukaku scored to finalize the result.
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The U.S. men's national team faced Belgium in the round of 16 at Lumen Field in Seattle on Monday, July 6.

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