USA Knocked Out of 2026 World Cup in Round of 16 Defeat to Belgium

Team USA's run in the 2026 FIFA World Cup has ended. The American squad fell to Belgium 4-1 in Round of 16 action on Monday evening, July 6, at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. Belgium sealed the victory with a goal in the match's final moments.

The loss eliminates the United States from tournament play. A victory would have sent them to the quarterfinals for the first time since 2002—a milestone that would have been particularly significant given that the World Cup is being held in the United States.

Belgium advances to face Spain in the quarterfinals on Friday, July 10, in Los Angeles.

The Round of 16 continues Tuesday with two remaining matches: Argentina and Egypt square off in an afternoon kickoff, followed by Switzerland versus Colombia later in the day. Those winners will meet in the last eight.

The quarterfinal stage is scheduled for July 9, 10, and 11, with semifinals set for July 14 and 15. The championship match takes place July 19.