07.07.2026 05:00
In the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Belgium defeated host nation USA 4-1 to advance to the quarter-finals. The USA, meanwhile, exited the tournament.
In the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosts USA faced Belgium. Belgium won the match played at Seattle Stadium 4-1.
3 GOALS IN THE FIRST HALF
Belgium started the match quickly, taking a 1-0 lead in the 9th minute with a goal from Charles De Ketelaere. USA won a free kick and equalized in the 31st minute with a free kick goal from Malik Tilmann. However, USA's joy of equalizing lasted only 2 minutes. Charles De Ketelaere rose well to Trossard's cross from the end line and put his team ahead again in the 33rd minute.
BELGIUM GAVE USA NO CHANCE
Rudi Garcia's students also started the second half well, making it 3-1 in the 57th minute with a goal from Hans Vanake following a mistake by the USA goalkeeper. Romelu Lukaku had the final say in the match. In the 90+3rd minute, the striker evaluated the opponent defense's mistake and sent a classy shot into the opponent's goal, increasing the difference to 3. No other goals occurred in the remaining part of the match.
BELGIUM IN THE QUARTERFINALS
With this result, Belgium succeeded in booking their place among the final 8 teams. The European team's opponent in the quarterfinals will be Spain. USA, managed by Mauricio Pochettino, bid farewell to the World Cup.