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Belgium defeats USA 4-1 to advance to World Cup quarter-finals

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The United States was eliminated from the 2026 World Cup after a 4-1 defeat to Belgium in the Round of 16.
Belgium's Charles De Ketelaere scored two goals and provided an assist in the match played in Seattle.
The match was marked by controversy surrounding the eligibility of U.S. forward Folarin Balogun, who faced a FIFA ban.
Belgium's victory allows them to progress to the quarter-finals, where they will face Spain.
The defeat for the U.S. overshadowed their ambitions in the tournament and drew attention to alleged political interference in sports.

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The United States was eliminated from the 2026 World Cup following a decisive 4-1 defeat to Belgium in the round of 16. The match took place in Seattle, where Charles De Ketelaere emerged as the standout player, scoring two goals and providing an assist. Belgium’s performance confirmed their status as a team that may still be part of a "golden generation," showing they are a force to be reckoned with in international football.

The match and its fallout were further complicated by allegations of political interference related to U.S. President Donald Trump, who reportedly influenced FIFA's decision to suspend a ban on U.S. forward Folarin Balogun, allowing him to play in the match. The controversy surrounding this decision contributed to the atmosphere, overshadowing the game itself as the U.S. struggled to find their form, ultimately resulting in their exit from the tournament.

Belgium will move forward to face Spain in the quarterfinals after their convincing victory over the U.S. In a parallel match on the same night, Spain defeated Portugal 1-0, marking a significant moment as it likely concluded Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup career.

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