Belgium defeated the United States 4:1 in a match of the 2026 FIFA…
Belgium defeated the United States 4:1 in a match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 16, held in Seattle, advancing to the quarterfinals where they will face Spain. All host nations—Canada, Mexico, and the USA—were eliminated at the round of 16 stage.
Consensus
- Belgium defeated the United States 4:1 in a match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 16.
- The match took place in Seattle on July 7, 2026 (night to Tuesday by Moscow time).
- Sharl de Ketelaere scored two goals for Belgium at minutes 9 and 33.
- Hans Vanaken scored a goal for Belgium at minute 57.
- Romelu Lukaku scored the final goal for Belgium in stoppage time of the second half (90+3).
- Malik Tillman scored the only goal for the United States at minute 31.
- All host nations—Canada, Mexico, and the USA—were eliminated during the round of 16 stage.
- Belgium will face Spain in the quarterfinals on July 10.
- The 2026 FIFA World Cup is being held across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Points of divergence
- A controversy occurred involving American player Folarin Balogun, who received a red card in the previous match against Bosnia and Herzegovina and was banned from playing against Belgium by FIFA rules. However, U.S. President Donald Trump personally contacted FIFA president Gianni Infantino to request reconsideration of the ban, leading to Balogun's participation despite protests from Belgium. — kommersant
- Cristiano Ronaldo cried after being eliminated from his last World Cup, having lost 0:1 to Spain in the round of 16. The match took place on July 6 in Arlington, Texas. — vm
Coverage (3 sources)
- Belgium defeated the USA in a match of the 1/8 final of the World Cup — Вести
- Belgium Team Crushes USA and Eliminates Them from Home World Cup — Вечерняя Москва
- Belgium defeats USA 4-1 at the 2026 World Cup — Коммерсантъ
Key entities
- USA
- Belgium
- Seattle
- Charles de Kénelare
- Hans Vankan
- Malik Tillman
- Moscow
- Mexico
- United States
- Spain
- Canada
- Lumen Field