Charles De Ketelaere scored twice to put Belgium ahead 2-1 against the United States at halftime during their Round of 16 match at Lumen Field in Seattle on July 7, 2026.
The Belgian forward opened the scoring in the ninth minute after an assist from Nicolas Raskin.
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Malik Tillman equalized for the United States in the 31st minute, but De Ketelaere restored Belgium's lead just two minutes later.
Belgium dominated possession with 53 percent and had an expected goals rating of 1.90 compared to the United States' 0.42.
The European side registered 11 total shots in the first half, while the Americans managed only one shot on target.
Belgium lost midfielder Amadou Onana to an injury in the 21st minute, forcing Hans Vanaken into the game.
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De Ketelaere earned a Sofascore rating of 8.1, converting two of his three shots into goals with a personal expected goals value of 1.22.
The United States entered the final third 25 times compared to Belgium's 22 but completed zero of two attempted crosses.
American midfielder Tyler Adams completed 27 of 28 passes and won a tackle, but Belgium won 24 of 42 ground duels.
US goalkeeper Matthew Freese made three saves, including one major stop, to keep the score close.
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The referee added six minutes of stoppage time at the end of the first half.
