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Belgium defeats U.S. 4-1; De Ketelaere has two goals and an assist

Charles De Ketelaere scored twice and set up another as Belgium capitalized on U.S. defensive lapses in a 4-1 victory to advance to the World Cup quarterfinals.

Published Jul 6, 2026, 10:11 PM EDT | LehighValleyLive

SEATTLE (AP) — The United States’ hopes for a deep World Cup run at home ended when Charles De Ketelaere scored twice and assisted on another goal, helping Belgium expose the Americans’ defensive liabilities in a 4-1 win Monday night that earned a quarterfinal berth.