The USA’s journey in the World Cup came to an end following a decisive 4-1 defeat by Belgium in the round of 16.
The match, held in Seattle, USA, saw goals scored by Tillman for the USA in the 31st minute, while Belgium’s De Ketelaere scored in the 9th and 33rd minutes, followed by Vanaken in the 57th and Lukaku in the 90+3rd minute.
American striker Folarin Balogun, who was at the center of an international controversy involving former President Donald Trump’s intervention with FIFA’s president, was part of the starting lineup.
FIFA dismissed Belgium’s plea to overturn Folarin Balogun’s red card decision, allowing him to play. He received the red card during the knockout match against Bosnia and Herzegovina, which the USA won 2-0. The controversy escalated when Donald Trump called FIFA’s president, Gianni Infantino, requesting a reconsideration of the suspension.
Under FIFA rules, a red card results in an automatic one-game suspension, with no option for appeal. However, FIFA announced on Sunday that the penalty had been revised, replacing the actual suspension with a conditional one and imposing a one-year probation period.
USA (4-2-3-1): Freese – Freeman, Ream, C. Richards, A. Robinson – Tillman, T. Adams (Pepi ’72) – Dest (G. Reyna ’45), McKennie, Pulisic (S. Berhalter ’59) – Balogun
Head Coach: Mauricio Pochettino
Belgium (4-2-3-1): Courtois – Castagne, Ngoy, Mechele, De Cuyper – A. Onana (Vanaken ’41), Raskin (Witsel ’89) – Lukebakio (Doku ’67), Tielemans, Trossard (Saelemaekers ’89) – De Ketelaere (Lukaku ’67)
Head Coach: Rudi Garcia
The game took place in Seattle, USA, and was officiated by Adham Mohammad from Jordan.
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