Belgium has eliminated the United States from the FIFA World Cup 2026, defeating the host nation 4-1 in the round of 16. The match was played as part of the tournament’s knockout stage.

According to Al Jazeera, the encounter concluded with a decisive Belgian victory, with the final scoreline reading 4-1 in favour of Belgium. The United States managed to score a single goal during the course of the match.

With this result, Belgium advances to the next round of the competition, while the United States — one of the co-host nations of the 2026 World Cup — are eliminated at the round of 16 stage. Further details regarding goalscorers and the progression of the match were available at the time of publication through Al Jazeera’s live match blog.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 is being co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The elimination of the United States national team on home soil in the round of 16 brings an early conclusion to the host nation’s participation in the tournament.