Seattle’s Lumen Field witnessed a true display of European power. Belgium, with the coldness of the greats, destroyed the United States 4-1 and advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup, where Spain awaits. Rudi García’s team left no room for surprise: dominated from start to finish, struck at the right moments, and capitalized on every mistake by Mauricio Pochettino’s side.
The match began with Belgium imposing conditions from the first minute. Charles De Ketelaere opened the scoring with a header from a Maxim De Cuyper cross, and the home team felt the weight of the deficit. But the United States reacted quickly: Malik Tillman, from a free kick, equalized with a shot that deflected off the wall. The hope lasted mere seconds. Belgium took the kickoff and, with a lethal play, went ahead again: another De Ketelaere header, making it 2-1.
In the second half, Pochettino tried to change the story. The United States pushed forward, had more possession, but repeatedly crashed into a Belgian wall. Goalkeeper Courtois answered when called upon, saving a key one-on-one against Folarin Balogun. However, the decisive blow came in the most bizarre way: American goalkeeper Matt Freese came far out of his area, cleared poorly, and left the ball on a platter for Hans Vanaken, who scored the third. A childish error that ended any hope.
With the match already decided, Romelu Lukaku appeared in stoppage time to put the final numbers on the rout: 4-1. Belgium was superior in every aspect: won duels, controlled spaces, and showed an authority that makes them a serious contender. For the United States, on the other hand, the night was bitter. Balogun, cleared by FIFA after the controversy, barely made an impact. And the tournament’s last host bid farewell in tears.
Now, Belgium prepares for the quarterfinal clash against Spain. With this performance, the Red Devils send a clear message: they are coming for everything.
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Para mí estos yankis de mierda se creen que con Pochettino van a ganar algo y mira lo que pasó, un papelón. Bélgica les pasó el trapo bien merecido. Rudi García los puso en su lugar. Ojalá los europeos le den una paliza a España también. ¡Vamos Bélgica carajo!
para mi belgica juega como el pueblo con furia obrera lukaku es el martillo q rompe cadenas y eeuu se cree dueño del mundo y ni saben patear bien merecido aplastemos a españa tmb vamos belgica carajo pochettino es un vendepatria dale q se viene la gloria