USA Out After 4-1 Loss to Belgium in 2026 World Cup

The United States exited the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the round of 16 after a 4-1 defeat to Belgium at Seattle Stadium on Monday. Belgium opened the scoring in the 9th minute on a De Ketelaere finish, then doubled the lead with a second goal two minutes later. A Malik Tillman free kick gave the U.S. a consolation goal in the 31st minute, but Belgium added a third after a goalkeeper error in the 57th minute and completed a 92nd minute goal from substitute Romelu Lukaku.

The U.S. had reached the knockout stage as Group D winners, beating Paraguay 4-1, Australia 2-0 and losing to Turkey 3-2. They defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 in the round of 32 before falling to Belgium. The result ends a campaign that matches the 1994 and 2002 exits, and Belgium will now face Spain in the quarter-final. h-doctor.club