Belgium Cruise Past USMNT to Reach Quarter-Finals

7 Jul 2026

Belgium made light work of the United States to reach the World Cup quarter-finals, delivering a composed performance that exposed the gap between promise and execution in the USMNT project. The result ended American hopes in disappointing fashion after a campaign built on expectation. Belgium now move into a major quarter-final against Spain with confidence and momentum. For the United States, the defeat will trigger questions about tournament management, attacking clarity and whether the current squad is ready to compete with established contenders.