Belgium Crushes USA 4-1 to Reach 2026 World Cup Quarterfinals

Belgium defeated the United States 4-1 to advance to the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The match was played at Lumen Field in Seattle. Charles De Ketelaere scored twice for Belgium in the 9th and 33rd minutes, while Hans Vanaken added a third in the 57th minute. Romelu Lukaku sealed the victory with a goal in stoppage time, scoring in the 93rd minute. Malik Tillman scored the United States' only goal in the 31st minute with a direct free kick.