Belgium delivered a stunning 4-1 victory over the United States in their FIFA World Cup Round of 16 clash, eliminating the co-hosts from contention and setting up a quarter-final showdown against Spain.

The match, held at Seattle’s Lumen Field, saw Belgium dominate throughout, with Charles De Ketelaere scoring twice, Hans Vanaken capitalizing on a costly US goalkeeper error, and Romelu Lukaku sealing the win in stoppage time.The result marked a bitter end to the USA's campaign, which had been overshadowed by controversy surrounding US striker Folarin Balogun.Despite being named in the starting XI after FIFA overturned a suspension due to political intervention, Balogun had minimal impact.Belgium’s victory ensured their place in the quarter-finals, where they will face Spain—a team that advanced with a 1-0 win over Portugal.Spanish substitute Mikel Merino secured the late goal against Portugal, ending Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup journey.The defeat was a sad farewell for Ronaldo, who had hoped to add a World Cup title to his legacy but struggled throughout the tournament.Spain’s coach praised their performance, while Belgium celebrated their progress in the competition.