Belgium secured a spot in the FIFA World Cup quarterfinals by defeating tournament co-hosts United States 4-1 on Monday night at Lumen Field in Seattle.
The victory sets up a last-eight matchup against Spain this Friday in Los Angeles.
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Charles De Ketelaere led the Belgian attack with two goals, opening the scoring in the ninth minute by converting a cross from Nicolas Raskin.
The United States briefly responded when Malik Tillman scored from a heavily deflected free-kick.
De Ketelaere restored the Belgian lead two minutes later with a header.
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The American defense collapsed further in the second half following a major mistake by goalkeeper Matt Freese, which allowed Hans Vanaken to score from long range.
Substitute Romelu Lukaku added a fourth goal for Belgium deep into stoppage time from a tight angle.
The defeat marks the exit of the final remaining co-host nation from the tournament, following the earlier eliminations of Mexico and Canada.
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Belgium now prepares to face Spain in the next round.
