BBC Headlines • July 7, 2026 02:39

Belgium make light work of US to set up quarter-final tie with Spain

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Belgium ease past a defensively sloppy USA in a match shrouded in controversy surrounding Folarin Balogun's delayed suspension, a scandal that made little impact on the pitch.

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Belgium make light work of US to set up quarter-final tie with Spain

Tue 02:50 - Euronews

USA's Balogun has little impact as Belgium soars into World Cup quarterfinals against Spain

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USA's Balogun has little impact as Belgium soars into World Cup quarterfinals against Spain

USA star forward Folarin Balogun, whose one-game red-card suspension was controversially lifted by FIFA, ultimately played a forgettable role in the 4-1 loss against Belgium. Earlier, Spain took out Portugal …