Seattle (Lord Media): Belgium’s football team secured a place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals by defeating the United States 4-1 in the pre-quarter-final match, eliminating the American team from the tournament.<\/p>\n
In the match held in Seattle, Belgium took the lead in the 9th minute with a goal from De Ketelaere. The American player Tillman equalized in the 31st minute, but Belgium’s De Ketelaere scored again in the 33rd minute, dashing American hopes.<\/p>\n
After halftime, Belgium’s Wijnaldum capitalized on a mistake by the American goalkeeper to score the third goal. In injury time, Lukaku sealed Belgium’s victory with a fourth goal.<\/p>\n
Following a recommendation from the US President, FIFA lifted Balogun’s suspension, sparking controversy. European football associations have criticized the decision, while the French Football Federation has appealed for justice.<\/p>\n
American player Balogun was shown a red card in the match against Bosnia and Herzegovina, resulting in a one-match suspension.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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