Belgium produced their best display of the tournament to thrash co-hosts USA 4-1 in Seattle. Charles De Ketelaere starred with a brace as Rudi Garcia's bold selection calls paid off, while Folarin Balogun failed to make an impact on his return.

Belgium defeats the U.S. 4-1 in World Cup 2026, ending American hopes amid controversy over Balogun's suspension.

SEATTLE, July 6 : The United States' World Cup dreams came to a crashing halt in the last 16 against Belgium on Monday as Charles De Ketelaere scored twice in a 4-1 win overshadowed by FIFA's controversial decision to suspend U.S. forward Folarin Balogun's ban.De Ketelaere gave Belgium the lead in the ninth m

SEATTLE, July 6 : The United States' World Cup dreams came to a crashing halt in the last 16 against Belgium on Monday as Charles De Ketelaere scored twice in a 4-1 win overshadowed by FIFA's controversial decision to suspend U.S. forward Folarin Balogun's ban.De Ketelaere gave Belgium the lead in the ninth m