Belgium produced a ruthless display to defeat co-hosts the United States 4-1 in Seattle, ending the Americans’ FIFA World Cup campaign and booking their place in the quarter-finals.
Charles De Ketelaere starred for the Red Devils with a brilliant brace, while Hans Vanaken and Romelu Lukaku also found the net in a dominant Belgian performance.
Malik Tillman briefly gave the home fans hope with the USA’s only goal, but Belgium’s attacking quality proved too much for Mauricio Pochettino’s side.
The defeat brings a disappointing end to the United States’ World Cup journey on home soil, with Belgium becoming the latest European powerhouse to eliminate one of the tournament’s co-hosts.
The result also means Belgium will face Spain in a mouthwatering quarter-final clash on July 10.
For Belgium, the emphatic victory reinforces their status as genuine contenders for the world title, while the USA are left to reflect on a campaign that promised much but ended in heartbreak before the last eight.