WC 2026 ⚽ · 7 July 2026

USA knocked out of home World Cup by Belgium

The United States have been knocked out of their home World Cup after a 4-1 defeat to Belgium in the last 16 in Seattle. Charles De Ketelaere scored twice and Romelu Lukaku added a late fourth as Belgium punished a string of American mistakes, with Malik Tillman's deflected free-kick the only bright spot. The exit means all three host nations, the United States, Canada and Mexico, are now out of the tournament.

By BriefTea Editorial · 7 July 2026 at 8:07

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