Belgium eliminates the United States with a 4-1 victory in the World Cup Round of 16 in Seattle, ending the Americans’ run at home and their hopes of reaching the quarterfinals for the first time since 2002. Charles De Ketelaere scores twice for Belgium and also contributes to the team’s scoring, helping the Belgians capitalize on defensive lapses from the U.S. Malik Tillman pulls one goal back for the Americans from a set piece before Belgium restores its two-goal lead. Belgium’s win advances them to the quarterfinals against Spain, while the U.S. is eliminated after a flat performance.

Multiple reports describe early U.S. and defensive struggles, including a first-half opener conceded by the U.S. and a costly error by goalkeeper Matt Freese during the second half that leads to Belgium’s third goal. The match is played with additional attention around Folarin Balogun’s availability after a prior red-card suspension, with coverage noting the controversy surrounding FIFA’s decision and its impact on the pre-match atmosphere. The U.S. goalkeeper and late defensive mistakes continue to be highlighted as Belgium seals the result with an additional goal in stoppage time, including a late strike by Romelu Lukaku.