Belgium Takes 1-0 Lead Over U.S. in World Cup Last-16 Clash
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Updated · ESPN · Jul 7
Belgium Takes 1-0 Lead Over U.S. in World Cup Last-16 Clash
3 articles · Updated · ESPN · Jul 7
Summary
Charles De Ketelaere put Belgium ahead 1-0 early against the United States in their World Cup round-of-16 match in Seattle.
The knockout game revives a familiar matchup: Belgium eliminated the U.S. in the 2014 World Cup and is again blocking its path to the quarterfinals.
Mauricio Pochettino's side entered the match with a boost from Folarin Balogun's return, chasing the Americans' first World Cup quarterfinal since 2002.
Belgium, coached by Rudi Garcia, is trying to turn the early advantage into another deep tournament run.