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Belgium won. In the 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 16 played on July 6 in Seattle, Belgium beat the United States men’s national team 4–1 to advance to the quarter-finals.

Match result at a glance

  • Winner: Belgium
  • Score: Belgium 4, USA 1
  • Stage: 2026 World Cup – Round of 16
  • Venue: Lumen Field, Seattle
  • Next for Belgium: Quarter-final vs Spain (scheduled for July 10)

What happened in the game

Reports describe the U.S. as making “vital errors” that Belgium converted into goals, leading to a comfortable 4–1 win for the Red Devils. Despite hopes that this U.S. squad—built around a young, deep roster—could go deeper on home soil, their World Cup run ended at the last-16 stage.

Key context going into the match:

  • U.S. forward Folarin Balogun had been suspended after a red card against Bosnia and Herzegovina, creating uncertainty around America’s attack.
  • There was last-minute drama around his availability, with heavy public attention and even political lobbying reported before FIFA cleared him to play.
  • Even with Balogun back in the lineup, the U.S. couldn’t match Belgium’s finishing and control in the knockout match.

Why this matters

  • For the USA , it’s another painful last-16 exit at a World Cup they co-hosted, raising questions about converting promising talent into wins in elimination games.
  • For Belgium , it’s a step deeper into the tournament and a chance to keep their campaign alive against a strong Spanish side in the next round.

TL;DR: Belgium won 4–1 over the USA in the 2026 World Cup round of 16; the U.S. is out, Belgium moves on to face Spain in the quarter-finals.

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