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Belgium defeated the United States 2-0 to advance to the World Cup quarter-finals, where they will face Spain. The match was overshadowed by controversy over the delayed suspension of US striker Folarin Balogun.
USA goalkeeper Matt Freese made a costly error, handing the ball to Belgium's Hans Vanaken for an easy goal. Defender Tim Ream also criticized for not doing enough to stop the play as Belgium took control of the round of 16 match.
USA striker Folarin Balogun is eligible to face Belgium in the World Cup quarterfinals after FIFA suspended his automatic match ban for a one-year probationary period. Balogun, 25, has scored three goals for the US at the 2026 tournament.
Jurgen Klinsmann recalls USA's 2014 World Cup loss to Belgium and assesses the upcoming Round of 16 clash in 2026. He calls Belgium slight favorites but praises USA's growth and confidence.
Romelu Lukaku scored the winning goal in extra time as Belgium defeated the United States 2-1 in a Round of 16 match at the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Tim Howard made a record 16 saves for the USA.
Senegal suffered a dramatic 3-2 extra-time loss to Belgium in the World Cup, with a controversial VAR penalty echoing their Africa Cup of Nations final defeat. Coach Pape Thiaw lamented the 'cruel' outcome as his team squandered a 2-0 lead.
The United States defeated Bosnia-Herzegovina 1-0 to set up a World Cup quarterfinal against Belgium, but Folarin Balogun's red card could prove costly. The striker scored his third goal of the tournament before being sent off for a challenge on Tarik Muharemovic, ruling him out of the next match and potentially more.
Senegal led Belgium 2-0 with four minutes left but conceded two late goals and lost on a controversial extra-time penalty. The defeat marked the latest comeback in World Cup history and added to Senegal's recent heartbreak after losing the Africa Cup of Nations title.
Belgium rallied from 2-0 down with five minutes left in regulation to defeat Senegal 3-2 in extra time, advancing to the World Cup round of 16. Youri Tielemans scored twice, including a 120th-minute penalty, completing a historic comeback.
Belgium mounted a historic comeback to defeat Senegal and secure a spot in the Round of 16. The match saw Belgium overturn a deficit to eliminate their opponents.
Youri Tielemans scored a dramatic late penalty in extra time to give Belgium a 3-2 victory over Senegal in Seattle, advancing to the last 16.
Belgium's Youri Tielemans has been officially awarded the FIFA Man of the Match honor.
Belgium scored two late goals to force extra time against Senegal, where Youri Tielemans scored a late penalty after a VAR review to win 3-2 and reach the last 16.
Belgium staged a comeback to force extra time in their FIFA World Cup match. The game extended beyond regular time.
Belgium's Leandro Trossard and Youri Tielemans went from arguing during a hydration break to combining for a crucial equalizing goal against Senegal in Seattle.
Belgium and Senegal meet in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 after both teams recovered from slow starts with emphatic group-stage wins. The match takes place on July 1 at Seattle Stadium.
Belgium beat New Zealand to qualify for the World Cup Round of 32, eliminating New Zealand from the tournament.
Belgium have won their group and advanced to the Round of 32 of the World Cup alongside Egypt.
Leandro Trossard has been awarded the FIFA Man of the Match honor for his performance representing Belgium.
Belgium have secured their place in the Round of 32 at the FIFA World Cup. The team advanced following their group stage performance.
