Belgium beats US 4-1 to reach World Cup quarterfinals, taking advantage of defensive lapses
- On Monday, Belgium eliminated the United States from the 2026 World Cup with a 4-1 victory at Seattle Stadium, ending the U.S. tournament run before a capacity crowd of 66,925 fans.
- Controversy erupted after President Donald Trump phoned FIFA President Gianni Infantino to overturn striker Folarin Balogun's red card suspension; critics argued the political intervention distracted the team before the match.
- Charles De Ketelaere scored twice for Belgium while Malik Tillman's 31st-minute free kick provided the Americans' only goal; the U.S. lost captain Christian Pulisic to a knee injury early in the second half.
- U.S. manager Mauricio Pochettino oversaw the defeat, failing to reach the quarterfinals as hoped since Bruce Arena achieved it in 2002. Analyst Alexi Lalas said the team 'picked the worst time to play their worst game.'
- Belgium advances to face Spain on Friday in the quarterfinals, while Seattle concludes its World Cup hosting tenure, having impressed visitors with walkability and transit that may strengthen future tournament bids.
881 Articles
881 Articles
Team USA loses 4-1 against Belgium in the World Cup.
Yuma, Ariz. (KYMA) - The united states' world cup dream is over -- after a 4-to-1 loss to belgium Monday night in seattle. Malik Tillman scored Team USA's only goal on a first-half free kick. But the americans suffered several defensive mistakes during the match. Team USA's loss comes after President Donald Trump spoke out The post Team USA loses 4-1 against Belgium in the World Cup. appeared first on KYMA.
U.S. loss to Belgium does not dampen Nassau’s passion for soccer
The Island FC and Nassau County hosted a third free public viewing celebration on Monday for the United States Round of 16 match against Belgium, moving the event indoors after rain fell across Long Island for most of the day. The watch party, held in partnership with Nassau County Executive Bruce A. Blakeman, was planned...
FIFA, Donald Trump, U.S. trolled by Belgium after World Cup win: ‘Overturn this’
Belgium didn’t take long to let the soccer-watching world know how it felt about FIFA, Donald Trump and the United States men’s national team after a 4-1 win over the Americans on Monday.
Belgium ends U.S. World Cup run with 4-1 round of 16 victory
SEATTLE, Wash. (WLAX/WEUX) -The United States men's national team saw its 2026 FIFA World Cup run come to an end Monday night after falling 4-1 to Belgium in the Round of 16 at Lumen Field. Belgium controlled much of the match from the opening whistle, ending the Americans' hopes of reaching just the second World [...]
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 49% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
