Belgium beats United States 4–1 to advance to World Cup quarterfinals in Seattle
The Red Devils scored twice in the first half and added two more in the second to eliminate the co-host U.S. on Sunday.
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Belgium is moving on to the World Cup quarterfinals after defeating the co-host United States 4–1 on Sunday in Seattle.
Charles De Ketelaere scored twice for Belgium in the first half, bookending a goal from American Malik Tillman. Hans Vanaken then iced the game early in the second half when he scored off a turnover by American goalkeeper Matt Freese. Belgian legend Romelu Lukaku would add a fourth goal in injury time, the 93rd international goal of his storied career.
With the American loss, all three tournament co-hosts have now been eliminated in the Round of 16. Belgium will next face Spain in the quarterfinals on Friday afternoon in Los Angeles.
