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Charles De Ketelaere scored twice as Belgium defeated the United States 4-1 in the World Cup Round of 16. The Red Devils will face Spain in the quarter-finals.

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United States 1-4 Belgium Analysis: De Ketelaere’s Double, Freese’s Error and Garcia’s Clinical Reality Check

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Belgium eliminated the United States 4-1 in Seattle to advance to the World Cup quarter-finals against Spain, with Charles De Ketelaere scoring twice in the first half, Malik Tillman’s temporary equaliser proving insufficient, Matt Freese’s costly error gifting Hans Vanaken Belgium’s third, and Romelu Lukaku sealing the result in stoppage time.

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Jordanian referee Makhadmeh appointed for USA vs Belgium as Balogun cleared

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FIFA has appointed Jordanian official Adham Makhadmeh to referee the USA’s World Cup Round of 16 clash with Belgium, while striker Folarin Balogun is available after his red card was overturned.

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FIFA Rescinds Balogun Red Card, Striker Cleared for US vs Belgium

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FIFA has overturned Folarin Balogun’s red card and one-match ban, making the United States striker eligible for the World Cup Round of 16 tie against Belgium. The decision was made under Article 27 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code.

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Tillman’s historic free-kick sends USA into World Cup last 16

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Malik Tillman became only the second USMNT player to score a direct free-kick at a World Cup as the United States beat Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0. His broken boot from the match is being sent to the FIFA museum.

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