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Belgium rout US to set up World Cup quarterfinal against Spain

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Belgium rout US to set up World Cup quarterfinal against Spain
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NBC News

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· Jul 6, 2026

Pulisic y Estados Unidos llegan a Seattle con el objetivo de avanzar a cuartos de final

Estados Unidos es el único anfitrión que queda vivo en la competición, Pulisic y compañía quieren llevar al Team USA a lo más alto, pero Bélgica quiere dar el golpe en la mesa con Kevin De Bruyne y Romelu Lukaku.

101GREATGOALS.COM

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· 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.

Daily Sabah

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· 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

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· 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.

teleSUR English

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· Jul 7, 2026

Belgium Crushes USA 4-1 to Set Up Spain Quarterfinal Showdown at FIFA World Cup

Belgium defeated the United States 4-1 in Seattle to secure their place in the World Cup quarterfinals, where they will face Spain on July 10 in Los Angeles. Charles De Ketelaere opened the scoring in the 9th minute and added a second in the 33rd, either side of Malik Tillman’s 31st-minute free-kick equaliser for the []

PravdaReport

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· Jul 7, 2026

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.

Yardbarker

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· Jul 6, 2026

Trump, FIFA and a red card that wasn't: your USMNT Folarin Balogun questions, answered

The United States Men's National Team is set to take on Belgium in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Monday.

Sada Elbalad

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· Jul 7, 2026

2026 FWC Day 26: Belgium Thrash USA to Set Up QF Clash with Spain

Belgium booked its place in the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a commanding 4-1 victory over the United States in the Round of 16 on Monday, setting up a blockbuster showdown with Spain in the last eight.

Yahoo Sports

· Jul 5, 2026

2026 World Cup: 5 things to know about Belgium ahead of Round of 16 matchup against the USMNT

On the verge of a quarterfinals appearance, the U.S. first has to get past a strong Belgium squad.

The Guardian

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· Jul 7, 2026

Ragged USA crash out of World Cup with last-16 defeat to Belgium

The United States are out of the World Cup as Belgium eliminated the co-hosts in the last 16 at Seattle Stadium on Monday night. The US were looking to reach the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time since 2002 but they looked nervy and unsettled from the start of the match, and quickly fell behind when Charles De Ketelaere poked home in the ninth minute. The Americans fought back and Malik Tillman scored from a direct free-kick for the second match in a row in the 31st minute.

FOX Sports Digital

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· Jul 2, 2026

USA vs. Belgium Confirmed For The Round Of 16: Here's What To Know

Here's what to know about USA vs. Belgium in the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup.

Daily Post Nigeria

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· Jul 7, 2026

2026 World Cup: Three quarter-final fixtures confirmed

Belgium will play Spain in the quarter-final of the 2026 World Cup. This follows their 4-1 thrashing of co-hosts USA in their last-16 clash on Tuesday morning. Charles De Ketelaere opened the scoring early, before Malik Tillman’s deflected free-kick levelled the game. Less than two minutes later, De Ketelaere headed home Trossard’s cross. Substitute Hans [] 2026 World Cup: Three quarter-final fixtures confirmed

Le Monde

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· Jul 7, 2026

US team loses to Belgium, ending World Cup dream

Belgium, motivated by the uproar surrounding US striker Folarin Balogun, dismantled any hope of the US reaching a first World Cup quarter-final in 24 years.

Boston.com

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· Jul 6, 2026

World Cup live coverage: Belgium lead the U.S. 2-1 at halftime

Can the US advance to the quarterfinals for the first time since 2002? The post World Cup live coverage: Belgium lead the U.S. 2-1 at halftime appeared first on Boston.com.

CBS Sports

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· Jun 27, 2026

Belgium tops Group G, sets up potential USMNT clash in World Cup round of 16

If the Americans and the Belgians win in the round of 32, they'll face off at a World Cup for the third time in history

RTL Today

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· Jul 7, 2026

4-1 win: Belgium dump US out of World Cup after Balogun row

Belgium defeated the United States 4-1 to reach the World Cup quarter-finals against Spain, with Charles De Ketelaere scoring twice as the match was overshadowed by controversy over FIFA's decision to overturn Folarin Balogun's suspension.

Off The Press

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· Jul 7, 2026

USA eliminated from World Cup after 4-1 loss to Belgium in Round of 16

Belgium is headed to the FIFA World Cup quarterfinals after defeating Team USA 4-1 Monday night at Seattle Stadium. The Red Devils eliminated the United States in front of a sold-out crowd, ending the Americans’ tournament run while extending Belgium’s own unbeaten march through the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Belgium will face Spain in the []...Click to read more

Arise News

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· Jul 7, 2026

Belgium Thrash USA 4-1 To Reach World Cup Quarter Finals

Belgium thump USA 4-1 as Charles De Ketelaere scores twice to end hosts’ World Cup campaign In last 16 stage.

The Daily Wire

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· Jul 2, 2026

Team USA Is 90 Minutes From Something It Hasn’t Done in Decades

The short-handed United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) will attempt to advance to the quarterfinals for the first time in more than two decades when it faces Belgium on Monday. Team USA has not advanced beyond the Round of 16 at a World Cup since 2002. They are coming off their dominant 2-0 win against ...

New Boston Post

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· 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.

CityNews Montreal

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· Jul 7, 2026

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.

NPR News

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· Jul 7, 2026

The U.S. men's run at the World Cup ends with a 4-1 Round of 16 loss to Belgium

The team was in the eye of a storm over a controversial phone call from President Trump to FIFA's head about a red card on a U.S. striker. But even with the U.S. at full strength, Belgium easily won.

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 2, 2026

AS fokus catur strategi tundukkan Belgium

SEATTLE: Amerika Syarikat (AS) kini mengalihkan sepenuh perhatian kepada Belgium selepas mempamerkan semangat juang luar biasa untuk menewaskan Bosnia dan Herzegovina 2-0 pada pusingan 32 terbaik Piala Dunia, hari ini meskipun terpaksa beraksi dengan 10 pemain hampir setengah jam. Kemenangan di Stadium San Francisco Bay Area itu memastikan skuad kendalian Mauricio Pochettino melangkah ke pusingan ... Read more The post AS fokus catur strategi tundukkan Belgium appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

The Eastern Herald

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· Jul 5, 2026

The Last Time the USMNT Played Belgium, They Lost by Three Goals. Monday Is Win or Go Home.

Belgium beat the USMNT 5-2 in a March friendly nobody remembered until Monday's World Cup round of 16 made it relevant again. A win sends the U.S. to its first quarterfinal since 2002; a loss ends the tournament in Seattle.

TASS

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· Jul 7, 2026

Belgium defeats US, advancing to FIFA World Cup quarterfinals

Belgium will face Spain on July 10

Canada Sports Betting

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· Jul 6, 2026

USA vs. Belgium Match Prediction, Betting Tips, And World Cup Odds (7/6/26)

The stakes couldn’t be higher as co-hosts USA face a familiar foe in Belgium in a blockbuster Round of 16 World Cup clash on Monday, July 6. While Belgium got the better of the Americans in 2014, the tables have turned. Riding a wave of home support and impressive form, the USA look poised to [...] Read More... The post USA vs. Belgium Match Prediction, Betting Tips, And World Cup Odds (7/6/26) appeared first on canadasportsbetting.ca.

Borneo Bulletin

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· Jul 7, 2026

Belgium beat co-hosts USA 4-1 to advance to World Cup quarter-finals

Belgium beat co-hosts USA 4-1 to advance to World Cup quarter-finals

Syrian Arab News Agency

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· Jul 7, 2026

Belgium defeat United States 4-1 to reach World Cup quarterfinals

Seattle, July 7 (SANA) Belgium advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a convincing 4-1 victory over the United States in their Round of 16 match in Seattle on Monday. Belgium took an early lead through Charles De Ketelaere, who opened the scoring in the ninth minute. The United States equalized []

Pajhwok Afghan News

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· 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.

India TV News

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· Jun 25, 2026

GER vs ECU FIFA World Cup LIVE: Germany look to finish as league leaders, Ecuador need win to remain alive

Germany will take on Ecuador in their final Group E match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 in the early hours of Thursday, with the two sides entering the contest with contrasting objectives. Germany have already secured a place in the Round of 32, while Ecuador need a positive result to keep their knockout hopes alive.

Mashable

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· Jul 6, 2026

Why this World Cup finally feels like a turning point for soccer in America

The USMNT faces Belgium in a prime-time World Cup match as ratings, fan turnout, betting interest, and Balogun red-card drama fuel soccer buzz

NDTV

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· Jul 7, 2026

FIFA WC: Amid Red Card U Turn Row, Belgium Thrash USA 4-1 To Enter Quarters

USA vs Belgium LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026 Match LIVE Updates: Belgium have taken 3-1 lead over USA in their FIFA World Cup Round of 16 clash at Seattle Stadium.

Ghanaian Times

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· Jul 10, 2026

Spain’s unbeaten 35 matches run under threat from Belgium

Spain face Belgium today in a World Cup quarter-final that pits one of the tournament’s smoothest operators against a side emboldened by a thunderous 4-1 win over the United States that followed one ​of football’s most bizarre political interventions. Belgium’s victory came after extraordinary drama when U.S. striker ‌Folarin Balogun’s one-match ban for a red The post Spain’s unbeaten 35 matches run under threat from Belgium appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

Sweden Herald

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· Jul 6, 2026

Belgium beat USA 4-1 to reach World Cup quarter-finals, Balogun held scoreless

Belgium beat USA 4-1 to reach World Cup quarter-finals, Balogun held scoreless

RTÉ News

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· Jul 1, 2026

Belgium through to last-16 with dramatic 3-2 win

Belgium booked their place in the World Cup round-of-16 with a dramatic 3-2 win over Senegal on Wednesday, scoring two late goals to force extra-time before Youri Tielemans converted a penalty in the 125th minute.

UPI

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· Jul 7, 2026

World Cup: Belgium eliminates blunder-plagued USA in Round of 16

World Cup: Belgium eliminates blunder-plagued USA in Round of 16

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