Balogun reprieve in vain as Belgium beat USA to set up Spain quarterfinal
Summary
Belgium defeated the USA 4-1 in the World Cup round of 16, eliminating the USA from the tournament. Charles De Ketelaere scored two goals for Belgium, and the win sets Belgium up to face Spain in the quarterfinals.Key Facts
- The USA was eliminated in the round of 16 after losing to Belgium 4-1.
- Charles De Ketelaere scored two goals for Belgium.
- Belgium will play Spain in the World Cup quarterfinals.
- US striker Folarin Balogun was allowed to play despite a prior red card suspension being lifted by FIFA after a request from President Donald Trump.
- The match took place in Seattle in front of 67,000 fans.
- Belgium bench key players like Kevin De Bruyne but still won convincingly.
- US goalkeeper Matt Freese made a mistake that led to a Belgian goal.
- US star Christian Pulisic was injured during the game and had to leave the match.
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