World Cup 2026: Belgium knocks out the United States in the Round of 16 (4-1), despite Balogun

The United States, co-hosts of the tournament, were decisively knocked out by Belgium (4-1) in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup on Monday in Seattle.

The United States, co-hosts of the tournament, were decisively knocked out by Belgium (4-1) in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup on Monday in Seattle.

Despite Folarin Balogun starting, allowed to play after Donald Trump intervened with FIFA in a move that caused a scandal, Team USA fell to a resurgent Belgium, who will take on Spain in the quarterfinals on Friday in Los Angeles.