Shock Defeat: USA Knocked Out by Belgium Amidst Explosive Balogun Controversy
Malik Tillman levelled with the USA’s first shot on goal in the 31st minute, only for De Ketelaare to head Belgium back into the lead two minutes later.
And there was no way back for Mauricio Pochettino’s men after a dreadful error from goalkeeper Matt Freese allowed Hans Vanaken to give Belgium a two-goal cushion, which was stretched to three late on when Romelu Lukaku pounced on another defensive mishap, ensuring his team progressed to a last-eight tie with Spain in emphatic fashion.
Having missed the chance to reach the quarter-finals for the first time since 2002, the focus for the USA — away from the drama surrounding Balogun — will switch to the future of Pochettino. Consistently linked with a return to the club football, there’s a distinct possibility a game to forget for the host nation may have been his last as their coach.
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