RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer

Belgium Beats U.S. 4-1 to Reach World Cup Quarterfinals, Taking Advantage of Defensive Lapses

in Associated Press, Sports

Jul 7, 2026

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RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer

American hopes for a deep World Cup run at home ended when Charles De Ketelaere scored twice and assisted on another goal, helping Belgium expose the U.S. defensive liabilities in a 4-1 win Monday night that earned a quarterfinal berth.