The USA’s run at the 2026 World Cup ended on Monday, 6 July, with a 4-1 Round of 16 loss to Belgium at Seattle Stadium (Lumen Field) in Seattle. Charles De Ketelaere scored twice as the co-hosts were knocked out one round short of the quarter-finals.
This guide recaps the USA’s full run at their home World Cup, from topping their group to the Belgium defeat that ended it.
USA eliminated by Belgium in the Round of 16
Belgium beat the USA 4-1 at Seattle Stadium (Lumen Field) on 6 July, ending the co-hosts’ tournament in the Round of 16. Charles De Ketelaere scored twice in the first half either side of a Malik Tillman equaliser.
Hans Vanaken added a third for Belgium early in the second half before Romelu Lukaku completed the scoring in stoppage time.
- 9′ — De Ketelaere (Belgium)
- 31′ — Tillman (USA)
- 33′ — De Ketelaere (Belgium)
- 57′ — Vanaken (Belgium)
- 90+3′ — Lukaku (Belgium)
The win sent Belgium into the quarter-finals to face Spain, closing out the USA’s campaign as co-hosts at the Round of 16 stage.
USA’s full match record at the 2026 World Cup
The USA topped Group D before their tournament ended against Belgium in the Round of 16. The table below lists every match the USA played, from the group stage through their elimination.
| Fixture | Round | Date & venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| USA vs Paraguay | Group D | Fri 12 Jun — Los Angeles (SoFi Stadium) | 4–1 (W) |
| USA vs Australia | Group D | Fri 19 Jun — Seattle (Lumen Field) | 2–0 (W) |
| Türkiye vs USA | Group D | Thu 25 Jun — Los Angeles (SoFi Stadium) | 3–2 (L) |
| USA vs Bosnia and Herzegovina | Round of 32 | Wed 1 Jul — Santa Clara (Levi’s Stadium) | 2–0 (W) |
| USA vs Belgium | Round of 16 | Mon 6 Jul — Seattle (Lumen Field) | 1–4 (L) — Eliminated |
The USA won two of three group games to finish top of Group D, then beat Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Round of 32 to reach the last 16.
- USA 4–1 Paraguay — Los Angeles, 12 June
- USA 2–0 Australia — Seattle, 19 June (clinched top spot in Group D)
- Türkiye 3–2 USA — Los Angeles, 25 June (rotated squad, no bearing on standings)
- USA 2–0 Bosnia and Herzegovina — Santa Clara, 1 July (Round of 32; USA finished with ten men after Balogun’s red card)
That set up the Round of 16 meeting with Belgium in Seattle on 6 July, which ended the USA’s tournament at the last-16 stage.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far did the USA go at the 2026 World Cup?
The USA reached the Round of 16. They topped Group D, beat Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Round of 32, then lost 4-1 to Belgium on 6 July to exit the tournament.
Who eliminated the USA?
Belgium eliminated the USA 4-1 in the Round of 16. Charles De Ketelaere scored twice, with Hans Vanaken and Romelu Lukaku adding further goals at Seattle Stadium (Lumen Field) on 6 July.
What was the USA’s final record on home soil?
The USA finished with three wins and two losses in five matches. They beat Paraguay, Australia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina, and lost to Türkiye and Belgium.
Sources
- FIFA — USA v Belgium: Result, stats and highlights, Round of 16
- ESPN — USA 1-4 Belgium: final score and match report
- NBC News — U.S. eliminated from World Cup in 4-1 defeat to Belgium
- Al Jazeera — USA 1-4 Belgium: Round of 16, as it happened
- NPR — The U.S. men’s run at the World Cup ends with a 4-1 loss to Belgium
- FIFA — USA v Bosnia and Herzegovina: Round of 32 match centre
- ESPN — USA beats Bosnia-Herzegovina 2–0: Round of 32 recap
- Al Jazeera — USA beat Australia 2–0 to book knockout spot
- Al Jazeera — USA ease past Paraguay to complete World Cup opening rounds
- ESPN — Türkiye v United States: match centre
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