USA Out of 2026 World Cup After 4-1 Loss to Belgium

Belgium took an early lead when Charles De Ketelaere scored in the 9th minute, followed by a quick second from the same player. The U.S. answered with a free‑kick goal from Malik Tillman in the 31st minute, but Belgium again scored, this time from De Ketelaere in the 33rd minute. A mistake by goalkeeper Matt Freese in the 57th minute gave Belgium a third, and a 92nd‑minute strike from substitute Romelu Lukaku sealed a 4‑1 defeat. milkshakeslot.com

The result ended the U.S. run after three group‑stage wins over Paraguay and Australia and a loss to Turkey. After a 2‑0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina in the round of 32, the U.S. failed to advance past the round of 16 for the first time since 2002. Belgium will now face Spain in the quarter‑finals.