Ragged USA crash out of World Cup with last-16 defeat to Belgium
Summary
The United States lost to Belgium 4-1 in the World Cup round of 16 at Seattle Stadium. This loss means the US team will not advance to the quarter-finals, a stage they last reached in 2002.Key Facts
- The match took place at Seattle Stadium on Monday night.
- Belgium scored the first goal in the 9th minute by Charles De Ketelaere.
- US player Malik Tillman scored from a free-kick in the 31st minute.
- Belgium scored again two minutes after the US goal.
- A key US player, goalkeeper Matt Freese, lost the ball in the 57th minute, leading to another Belgium goal.
- Romelu Lukaku scored a final goal for Belgium during injury time.
- US striker Folarin Balogun was allowed to play after his red card suspension was lifted following lobbying by President Donald Trump.
- All three World Cup co-hosts—Mexico, the US, and Canada—have been eliminated.
- Belgium will face Spain in the quarter-finals.
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