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Belgium Takes Shot at USMNT After Dominant World Cup Win
Belgium didn't wait long to celebrate its World Cup victory over the United States — or to revive the controversy surrounding Folarin Balogun's eligibility. According to the New York Post , moments after a commanding
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NBC News
· Jul 1, 2026
¿Será su última oportunidad? Bélgica con responsabilidad de trascender se prepara para los 16vos
Bélgica tiene la última oportunidad de conquistar el Mundial con su generación dorada que está caducando. Courtois, De Bruyne y Lukaku quieren dar el salto de calidad.
Yahoo Sports
· Jul 6, 2026
USA vs. Belgium score, World Cup live updates: Folarin Balogun to play Monday after red card fiasco
The U.S. men's national team takes on Belgium in the Round of 16 on Monday.
PravdaReport
· 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.
CBS Sports
· 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
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.
Arise News
· 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.
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Related coverage for "Belgium Takes Shot at USMNT After Dominant World Cup Win": NBC News — ¿Será su última oportunidad? Bélgica con responsabilidad de trascender se prepara para los 16vos. Yahoo Sports — USA vs. Belgium score, World Cup live updates: Folarin Balogun to play Monday after red card fiasco. PravdaReport — Belgium Crushes USA 4-1 to Reach 2026 World Cup Quarterfinals. CBS Sports — Belgium tops Group G, sets up potential USMNT clash in World Cup round of 16 . FOX Sports Digital — USA's Pulisic, England's Bellingham In the World Cup Spotlight For Match Day 21 . Arise News — Belgium Thrash USA 4-1 To Reach World Cup Quarter Finals