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Belgium bounces United States from World Cup in Round of 16
Belgium is moving on at the FIFA World Cup. The Red Devils defeated the co-host United States 4-1 on Sunday in Seattle to advance to the quarterfinals for the first time since 2018. Charles De Ketelaere scored twice for Belgium in the first half, bookending a goal from American Malik Tillman. Hans Vanaken then iced [] The post Belgium bounces United States from World Cup in Round of 16 appeared first on CityNews Montreal.
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Pajhwok Afghan News
· Jul 2, 2026
USA, Belgium, England advance to World Cup round of 16
The United States, Belgium and England advanced to the Round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup after winning their respective Round of 32 matches on Tuesday.
101GREATGOALS.COM
· Jul 6, 2026
USA v Belgium: Predicted line-ups, stats and preview for World Cup last-16 clash
The USA face Belgium in the last-16 of the World Cup. Read our in-depth preview here.
FOX Sports Digital
· Jul 1, 2026
USA's Pulisic, England's Bellingham In the World Cup Spotlight For Match Day 21
Before all eyes turn to the USA's game, top teams like England, Belgium and Senegal will be in action in the round of 32.
Daily Sabah
· Jul 5, 2026
Hosts US take Belgium test in Seattle amid growing expectations
The U.S. face Belgium in the World Cup Round of 16 on Monday night in Seattle, with the hosts aiming to reach the quarterfinals against one of Europe's most experienced sides...
Cincinnati CityBeat
· Jul 6, 2026
4 local watch parties for the U.S. World Cup match tonight
And then there was one. After Canada and Mexico were knocked out of the World Cup this past weekend, the United States is the only host nation remaining in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Tonight, at 8 p.m., the U.S. Men’s National Team will take on Belgium in the round of 16. It’s the biggest [] The post 4 local watch parties for the U.S. World Cup match tonight appeared first on Cincinnati CityBeat.
New Boston Post
· Jul 6, 2026
United States Faces Belgium Tonight With World Cup Quarterfinal Spot At Stake
The United States faces Belgium at 8 p.m. tonight in the World Cup Round of 16, with Folarin Balogun cleared to play after FIFA suspended his red card ban.
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