U.S. eliminated from World Cup by Belgium 4-1

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The U.S. men's national team was eliminated from the World Cup after a 4-1 loss to Belgium in the Round of 16. Charles De Ketelaere scored twice for Belgium, while Malik Tillman equalized for the U.S. before a critical error by goalkeeper Matt Freese allowed Hans Vanaken to score into an open net. U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino stated, "We were not the same team during the tournament when we showed our quality. Very bad day." In other matches, Spain defeated Portugal 1-0, with Mikel Merino scoring the decisive goal in stoppage time. This loss marked the end of Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career, as he expressed, "I leave with a clear conscience." Earlier, England edged Mexico 3-2, with Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane playing pivotal roles in the victory. In the final Round of 16 match, Switzerland faced Colombia, both teams aiming for a spot in the quarter-finals. Switzerland advanced after defeating Algeria 2-0 in the previous round, while Colombia secured a narrow 1-0 win over Ghana. The quarter-finals are set to feature Belgium against Spain and England taking on Norway.

WHO:

U.S. men's national team

Belgium national team

Charles De Ketelaere

Malik Tillman

Matt Freese

Hans Vanaken

Mauricio Pochettino

Spain national team

Portugal national team

Mikel Merino

Cristiano Ronaldo

England national team

Mexico national team

Jude Bellingham

Harry Kane

Switzerland national team

Colombia national team

Algeria national team

Ghana national team

Norway national team

WHAT:

U.S. eliminated from the World Cup after a 4-1 loss to Belgium

Charles De Ketelaere scored twice for Belgium

Malik Tillman equalized for the U.S.

Matt Freese made a critical error leading to a goal by Hans Vanaken

Spain defeated Portugal 1-0

Mikel Merino scored the decisive goal in stoppage time

Cristiano Ronaldo ended his World Cup career

England edged Mexico 3-2

Switzerland advanced after defeating Algeria 2-0

Colombia secured a 1-0 win over Ghana

Quarter-finals feature Belgium against Spain and England against Norway

WHERE:

Round of 16

WHEN:

During the World Cup tournament

WHY:

U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino stated, "We were not the same team during the tournament when we showed our quality. Very bad day."

HOW:

Belgium scored four goals while the U.S. scored one

Spain scored in stoppage time to win against Portugal

England won by scoring three goals against Mexico

Switzerland and Colombia won their previous matches to reach the quarter-finals