The United States’ World Cup run ends in the last 16 as Belgium wins 4-1, with Charles De Ketelaere scoring twice in the match. Belgium take control early, with De Ketelaere finding the net in the ninth minute, and the forward adds a second goal later in the contest. The result knocks the United States out of the tournament.
Across reports, the match coverage is dominated not only by Belgium’s victory but also by an off-field dispute involving FIFA’s disciplinary decisions. The U.S. forward Folarin Balogun is mentioned as having his ban suspended, a move that multiple outlets describe as controversial. This controversy forms the backdrop to the tournament’s decisive knockout match, shifting attention away from the on-field result.
All sources agree on the key tournament outcome: the United States lose to Belgium 4-1 in the last 16, with De Ketelaere playing a central role in Belgium’s win.
