USA vs. Belgium Highlights: Belgium Ends USA’s World Cup Run

The USA is out of the 2026 World Cup after a 4-1 defeat to Belgium in the round of 16, and quite frankly, it was outclassed. 

Belgium was ruthless, taking advantage of every mistake the USA made, with Charles De Ketelaere scoring twice and Hans Vanaken and Romelu Lukaku also finding the back of the net.

Malik Tillman’s first-half free kick briefly pulled the USA level, but Belgium responded almost immediately and never really looked back. The USA had strong moments earlier in the tournament, but against its first real test, it could not live up to the moment. Now the question becomes whether a round of 16 exit is enough for a co-host, while Belgium moves on to face Spain in the quarterfinals on Friday, July 10.

Here are the top plays from Monday's United States-Belgium match: