Belgium Dominates USA 4-1 to Reach World Cup Quarterfinals

Belgium secured a decisive 4-1 victory over the United States, earning a spot in the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals. The team's dominant performance, particularly in the first half, saw them take an early lead and maintain control throughout the match.

Charles de Ketelaere opened the scoring for Belgium in the eighth minute, and despite a brief equalizer from the United States around the half-hour mark, De Ketelaere quickly added his second goal just two minutes later. This quick response highlighted Belgium's resilience and ability to recover from setbacks, a quality that had been questioned in previous matches.

The Belgian team extended their lead further when Hans Vanaken capitalized on an error by the US goalkeeper, Matt Freese. The momentum shifted significantly, and the United States suffered another blow when Christian Pulisic was forced off the field due to injury.

Romelu Lukaku sealed the victory with a fourth goal in the 93rd minute, bringing his international tally to 93 goals. He dedicated the goal to his teammate Amadou Onana, who sustained a knee injury earlier in the game. Belgium's commanding performance, a stark contrast to their earlier struggles in the tournament, sets them up for a quarterfinal clash against Spain.

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Ninety-three goals with Belgium.