Belgium advanced to the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals following a 4-1 victory over the United States in the Round of 16. The match featured a standout performance from Charles De Ketelaere, who was instrumental in securing the win. De Ketelaere established an early lead for Belgium, netting the first goal in the 9th minute.
He added a second goal for his team in the 33rd minute. The second half saw De Ketelaere contribute an assist to Hans Vanaken, who scored to make the score 3-1 in the 57th minute. The final goal of the match was scored by Romelu Lukaku, who entered the game as a substitute, sealing the victory for Belgium in the 93rd minute.
For the United States, Malik Tillman scored the sole goal of the game in the 31st minute from a penalty kick, which provided a temporary boost to the home crowd’s morale. The comprehensive performance from the Belgian squad, highlighted by De Ketelaere’s goals and assists, ensured their passage to the quarterfinals. The result marks a significant milestone for Belgium in the tournament.
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