Belgium has booked its place in the World Cup quarter-finals after a convincing 4–1 win over the United States. According to HBL, the match was controlled by Belgium from start to finish, ending the host nation’s run in the tournament.

Much of the pre-match attention had centered on Folarin Balogun, who had previously been suspended. This time, however, he did not leave a major mark on the game and was not among the decisive figures in Belgium’s victory.