FIFA World Cup 2026 updated bracket after USA vs Belgium in Round of 16
The round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup is almost over.
Belgium opened their FIFA World Cup 2026 round-of-16 encounter against the United States in stunning fashion, taking the lead in the ninth minute.
However, before the game, Rudi Garcia’s decision to bench Romelu Lukaku, Kevin De Bruyne, and Jeremy Doku against a good USA squad may have backfired. Anyhow, the Red Devils started strong.
Rudi Garcia’s decision paid off brilliantly. The Red Devils looked strong against a side that enjoyed a great campaign. But Belgium proved overwhelming for the co-host nation.
They grabbed the lead in the ninth minute of the contest before the United States replied; nonetheless, Belgium proved to be the superior team and took the lead in the game once again.
They increased their lead even further when Matt Freese made a costly mistake, allowing the Red Devils to score their third goal. Late substitute Romelu Lukaku added a fourth goal for the Red Devils.
USA‘s 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign ended on a bitter note after a strong start to the competition. Meanwhile, Belgium have advanced to the quarterfinals of the FIFA World Cup 2026.
FIFA World Cup 2026 updated knockout bracket
FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16: Full list of matches
Saturday, July 4, 2026
- Match 89: Canada 0-3 Morocco (Houston Stadium)
- Match 90: Paraguay 0-1 France (Philadelphia Stadium)
Sunday, July 5, 2026
- Match 91: Brazil 0-2 Norway (New York New Jersey Stadium)
- Match 92: Mexico 2-3 England (Mexico City Stadium)
Monday, July 6, 2026
- Match 93: Portugal 0-1 Spain (Dallas Stadium)
- Match 94: USA 1-4 Belgium (Seattle Stadium)
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
- Match 95: Argentina vs Egypt (Atlanta Stadium)
- Match 96: Switzerland vs Colombia (BC Place Vancouver)
Who scored for both sides?
Malik Tillman scored for the USA. Meanwhile, Charles De Ketelaere scored a brace, and Romelu Lukaku and Hans Vanaken scored the third and fourth goals for Belgium.
Who won the game?
Belgium won 4-1.
Which nation qualified for the next round?
Belgium.
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After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.