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Belgium beats US 4-1 to reach World Cup quarterfinals
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Key Points:
- The United States was eliminated from the World Cup after a 4-1 loss to Belgium, with Charles De Ketelaere scoring twice and assisting on another goal, exposing U.S. defensive weaknesses.
- Key moments included Christian Pulisic injuring his ankle and being unable to contribute further, and goalkeeper Matt Freese's critical error leading to a Belgium goal.
- Belgium extended its unbeaten streak to 18 games and will face Spain in the semifinals, while the U.S. continues its streak of round-of-16 exits since 2002.
- U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino described the loss as a "very bad day" and is undecided about his future with the team beyond the summer.
- Despite a strong fan presence and a goal by Malik Tillman, the U.S. defense struggled throughout, and the team failed to advance deeper in the tournament on home soil.
