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Belgium beats USMNT 4-1 in Round of 16, ending US World Cup campaign.
Belgium defeated the United States 4-1 in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Seattle, Washington, eliminating the USMNT from the tournament. The decisive victory propelled Belgium into the quarterfinals where they would face Spain.
The loss ended the American campaign after their group stage advancement. The four-goal margin represented a significant performance gap between the two nations in the knockout stage, with Belgium's attacking prowess overwhelming the USMNT's defensive structure.
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