The lead
July 7, 2026 — Lumen Field, Seattle, Washington, USA — USMNT dumped out of World Cup as Belgium hit four in Seattle. The United States' hopes for a deep World Cup run at home ended when Charles De Ketelaere scored twice and assisted on another goal, helping Belgium expose the Americans' defensive liabilities in a 4-1 win Monday night that earned a quarterfinal berth.
How the match unfolded
This Round of 16 match finished 4-1 for Belgium over United States in regulation on the official ESPN match center. Belgium seized early momentum when Charles De Ketelaere (Belgium) right footed shot from very close range to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Nicolas Raskin. in the 9'. The middle phases featured 3 more goals as both sides traded blows in a tense knockout atmosphere. The final swing came in the 90'+3' when Romelu Lukaku (Belgium) right footed shot from the left side of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Hans Vanaken.. 66,925 fans were in the building at Lumen Field.
Key passages from the live ESPN commentary feed:
Goal-by-goal
Cards, fouls, and controversy
The United States' hopes for a deep World Cup run at home ended when Charles De Ketelaere scored twice and assisted on another goal, helping Belgium expose the Americans' defensive liabilities in a 4-1 win Monday night that earned a quarterfinal berth.
Bookings: 2 yellow cards were issued per the official match log.
What it means in the tournament
Belgium leave Lumen Field with a result that moves them forward in the 48-team bracket. The Round of 16 win punches Belgium's ticket into the quarter-finals (July 9–11). United States are eliminated from World Cup 2026.
What comes next
Belgium will learn their quarter-final opponent as the remaining Round of 16 ties conclude. Quarter-finals kick off July 9 at Gillette Stadium, SoFi Stadium, Hard Rock Stadium, and Arrowhead Stadium.
*Sources: ESPN match center, ESPN match feed, FIFA World Cup 2026. AthX covers MLB trading; this recap is for World Cup fans following the North America tournament. Information only; not financial advice.*
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