Malik Tillman scores a free-kick for the United States against Belgium during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16. Both outlets describe the goal as rare and historic, noting Tillman becomes the first USA player in 60 years to score directly from a free kick at the World Cup. The match ends with Belgium winning 4-1 and advancing to the quarter-finals. Charles De Ketelaere scores twice for Belgium, with the remaining goals attributed in the coverage to defensive errors and goalkeeper mistakes by the American side. Yahoo Sports also emphasizes Tillman’s impact, describing him as scoring another significant free-kick goal after an earlier free-kick moment in the tournament narrative, while Times of India focuses on the broader match details and the circumstances surrounding the USA’s elimination. With Belgium’s two-goal performance from De Ketelaere and defensive lapses affecting the United States, the USA exits the tournament following the defeat.