Belgium was ahead of the game against the U.S. — they beat the U.S. 4-1 on July 6 in Seattle.

Quick Scoop

There was also pre-match controversy because FIFA had suspended Folarin Balogun’s ban, allowing him to play for the U.S. against Belgium.

Match context

The game was a World Cup round-of-16 matchup, and Belgium entered it as the more established side in the buildup.

What people were discussing

A big part of the online discussion centered on the eligibility ruling and the reaction from Belgian officials, UEFA, and U.S. fans.

Item Detail
Winner Belgium
Score Belgium 4, U.S. 1
Date July 6, 2026
Main talking point Balogun’s suspended ban and the fallout
TL;DR: Belgium was ahead, both in the match result and in the pregame conversation around the Balogun ruling.