The end of the American dream, Belgium advances in style to the Round of 16 and challenges Spain

The Belgian team was clearly superior to the United States, winning 4-1 and eliminating the third host nation of the World Cup. In the quarterfinals, they will face Spain…

Everything that happened with the Balogun issue and the huge mobilization in the United States to support the team’s dream turned out to be in vain. Belgium, clearly superior in football terms from the beginning to the end of the match played in Seattle in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup, easily defeated the Americans 4-1.

Thus, the third host nation of the tournament was eliminated, after Canada (by Morocco) and Mexico (by England) had already been knocked out.

The characteristic energy and attacking momentum of the Americans were neutralized by the intelligent and quality football of the “Red Devils”. Belgium showed its strength from the opening minutes, quickly taking the lead through an excellent Charles De Ketelaere, and they were not affected by Tillman’s fortunate equalizer, immediately restoring the advantage through the same player. With strong tactical organization, they kept the Americans away from their goal and, after a mistake by goalkeeper Freese, scored through Vanaken to seal the victory. In the end, Romelu Lukaku added further gloss to the triumph.

In the Round of 16, all matches between European teams and national sides from other continents ended with victories for teams from the “Old Continent”. France eliminated Paraguay, Norway defeated Brazil, England knocked out Mexico, and now Belgium sent the United States home.

In the quarterfinals, the “Red Devils” will face Spain. The match will be played in Los Angeles on Friday (July 10) at 21:00.

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