Belgium secured a spot in the World Cup quarterfinals after defeating the United States in a match marked by controversy over a delayed suspension for U.S. striker Folarin Balogun. The Belgian team eased past the American squad, whose defense was described as "sloppy." The controversy surrounding Balogun's suspension did not appear to significantly impact play on the field.
Belgium will now face Spain in the next round of the tournament. The United States' exit from the World Cup follows this decisive loss.