World Cup: Belgium Defeats USMNT with Key Goals from Serie A Stars De Ketelaere and Lukaku
Belgium has secured a spot in the World Cup quarterfinals, eliminating co-hosts USMNT with a decisive 4-1 victory in their Round of 16 match. The win was significantly bolstered by the stellar performances of Serie A talents Charles De Ketelaere and Romelu Lukaku.
De Ketelaere, representing Atalanta, was a standout player, scoring two goals and earning him the Man of the Match award. Napoli's Romelu Lukaku capped off Belgium's dominant display by adding their fourth goal in stoppage time.
Belgium is now set to face Spain in the quarter-final stage of the tournament.
The match saw De Ketelaere open the scoring early, stunning the USMNT. He later completed his brace, extending Belgium's lead. Lukaku's late goal sealed the comprehensive victory.
Match Summary:
- Belgium secured a 4-1 win against USMNT.
- Charles De Ketelaere scored a brace.
- Romelu Lukaku scored Belgium's fourth goal.
- Belgium advances to the quarter-finals to face Spain.
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