Belgium defeat the USA 4-1 to reach a quarterfinal against Spain, ending the co-hosts’ World Cup campaign. Several reports note that USA striker Folarin Balogun receives a reprieve related to a suspended red card, which keeps him in the starting position. However, both outlets describe his time on the pitch as having little impact on the outcome. Sky Sports characterizes the USA as out of sorts and says the result is deserved, while Al Jazeera similarly reports that Balogun is unable to influence the match as the USA falls to Belgium’s superior performance. Across accounts, Belgium’s win is the decisive storyline: they secure the four-goal margin and progress to the next round. With the quarterfinal match lined up against Spain, the focus shifts from the USA’s eliminated status and Balogun’s brief advantage to Belgium’s next challenge. No additional goalscorers or match details are included in the provided summaries.