Belgium leads U.S. in knockout match
U.S.-Belgium World Cup match sparks red-card and political reaction.
July 6, 2026 · Updated Jul 7, 8:24am ET
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What happened
Belgium eliminated the United States from the World Cup with a 4-1 Round of 16 win in Seattle, reaching the quarterfinals and ending the co-host’s bid for its first last-eight appearance in 24 years. Charles De Ketelaere
Charles De KetelaereBelgian footballer (born 2001) scored twice and assisted another goal as Belgium built an early lead and punished U.S. defensive errors. Folarin Balogun
Folarin BalogunAmerican footballer (born 2001) started for the U.S. after FIFA lifted his automatic one-match suspension from a red card against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Belgium challenged that ruling, which followed reported pressure from President Donald Trump and dominated the buildup.
