Belgium secured a dominant 4-1 victory over the United States in their World Cup clash, with captain Youri Tielemans revealing the team held a meeting after FIFA's controversial decision to reinstate Folarin Balogun.

The Nigerian player, suspended for a red card in the last 32, was named in the US squad following intervention by former President Donald Trump, sparking global condemnation.

Despite Balogun's limited impact in the match, Belgium's players expressed frustration over FIFA's ruling, with Tielemans emphasizing their focus on performance rather than external controversies.Coach Rudi Garcia acknowledged the distraction but praised his team's resilience and tactical execution.The game highlighted Belgium's superiority, with the US struggling to threaten their defense beyond a deflected free kick.Garcia also commended the US squad for their overall World Cup efforts, underscoring the importance of maintaining focus on the match at hand.