Belgium booked their place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after beating the US 4-1 in a round of 16 tie at Seattle Stadium on Monday.
Charles de Ketelaere struck twice in the opening period before setting up substitute Hans Vanaken in the second.
Romelu Lukaku sealed victory with a fourth-place finish in the second half and extra time as the Red Devils returned to the last eight legs for the first time since 2018.
USA vs Belgium – Player Ratings
USA: Freese 4.3, Freeman 6.5, Richards 4.6, Ream 4.5, Robinson 6.3, Adams 6.4, McKennie 6.0, Tillman 7.3, Dest 6.5, Balogun 6.2, Pulisic 6.0
substitutes: Reyna 6.5, Berhalter 6.4, Pepi 6.3, Arfsten (no rating), Wright 5.5
Belgium: Courtois 6.9, Castagne 6.9, Ngoy 7.0, Mechele 6.6, De Cuyper 7.3, Onana 6.4, Raskin 7.9, Lukébakio 7.3, Tielemans 7.4, Trossard 7.5, De Ketelaere 9.3
substitutes: Vanaken 8.2, Doku 6.3, Lukaku 6.9, Saelemaekers 6.1, Witsel 6.1.
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Published on July 7, 2026
