FIFA WORLD CUP
2026 FIFA World Cup: Belgium Thrash USA 4-1 to Reach World Cup Quarterfinals
📅 July 7, 2026
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👤 Henry Nigeria
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📁 FIFA WORLD CUP
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🕑 2 min read
Belgium produced a dominant display to defeat the United States 4-1 in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 in Seattle, ending the Americans’ impressive run at the tournament
The United States had progressed from the group stage before overcoming Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Round of 32 to book a place in the knockout clash
However, Belgium proved too strong, sealing a convincing victory to advance to the quarterfinals
Ahead of the match, Team USA received a major boost after striker Folarin Balogun was cleared to play. FIFA overturned the controversial red card he received during the victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina, making him available for the crucial encounter
Despite Balogun’s return, the Americans struggled to match Belgium’s quality throughout the contest
Belgium controlled the game, created the better chances, and finished clinically to secure a comprehensive 4-1 win
The result brings an end to Team USA’s World Cup campaign after a commendable tournament in which they advanced beyond the group stage and claimed a Round of 32 victory before falling in the last 16
Belgium now progresses to the quarterfinals, where they will continue their quest for World Cup glory, while the United States exits the competition with valuable experience from another deep run on football’s biggest stage
