First reported by Yahoo News New Zealand
Belgium players say they will need ‘balls’ to nullify home crowd against US
Belgium eliminates U.S. from 2026 World Cup with 4-1 Round of 16 victory
Belgium defeated the U.S. 4-1 in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup, ending America's hopes of winning the tournament on home soil. Despite a brief equalizer from Malik Tillman on a free kick, Belgium's Charles De Ketelaere scored twice in the first half, and the U.S. team appeared flat and lifeless throughout the match.
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Even though it was tied, 1-1, after Malik Tillman scored another goal on a free kick just outside the penalty area, it never felt close.
Throughout the night, the U.S. team seemed flat, lifeless. Low energy, as some would say.
Chances started to materialize, inevitable close
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Even though it was tied, 1-1, after Malik Tillman scored another goal on a free kick just outside the penalty area, it never felt close.
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