USA Eliminated at Hands of Belgium in Final Game at Seattle Stadium
Belgium scored three second-half goals as Team USA exited the tournament after its worst loss of the World Cup, officials and fans said.
- On Monday, July 6, Belgium eliminated Team USA from the FIFA World Cup with a 4-1 victory during the Round of 16 match at Seattle Stadium, ending the Americans' tournament run before a sellout crowd.
- U.S. forward Folarin Balogun played after FIFA overturned a red card from last week's match against Bosnia-Herzegovina. President Donald Trump claimed he personally asked FIFA President Gianni Infantino to review the penalty, fueling accusations of political interference.
- Malik Tillman leveled the score 1-1 midway through the first half, but Belgium seized control as Charles De Ketelaere scored twice. "Hopes for a deep World Cup run at home ended," stated the United States following the 4-1 defeat.
- Fans experienced disappointment as the result shattered expectations, though some praised Seattle's hosting efforts. "It was a bit disappointing to go out this way," said Justin Harris, who traveled from Los Angeles for the match.
- Belgium advances to face Spain in the quarterfinals this Friday at Los Angeles Stadium, while the U.S. men's national team exits the tournament having set a record for most wins in team history since 1930.
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