Belgium thrash USA to end World Cup dream and set up Spain showdown

Belgium brought the United States' World Cup party to a shattering halt on Monday, thrashing the tournament co-hosts 4-1 to set up a quarter-final showdown with Spain...

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Belgium decisively defeated the United States 4-1 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16, ending the host nation's tournament dreams and advancing to a quarter-final match against Spain.

Charles De Ketelaere scored twice for Belgium, with Hans Vanaken and substitute Romelu Lukaku adding goals.
The US bid farewell to the tournament after a campaign overshadowed by eligibility controversies surrounding striker Folarin Balogun.
In another match, Spain eliminated Portugal 1-0, marking what is likely Cristiano Ronaldo's final World Cup appearance.