The World Cup’s knockout stage delivered both heartbreak and high drama. In Seattle, the United States’ home run ended with a bruising 4-1 loss to Belgium, undone by defensive mistakes and a clinical Charles De Ketelaere, while the aftermath only intensified the noise, with Belgi...
The World Cup’s knockout stage delivered both heartbreak and high drama. In Seattle, the United States’ home run ended with a bruising 4-1 loss to Belgium, undone by defensive mistakes and a clinical Charles De Ketelaere, while the aftermath only intensified the noise, with Belgium gleefully leaning into the pre-match Balogun suspension controversy. Argentina, by contrast, produced the escape of the tournament, roaring back from 2-0 down late against Egypt to win 3-2 and send an emotional Lionel Messi into the quarter-finals in tears. Attention now turns to Vancouver, where Switzerland and Colombia meet in the last remaining Round of 16 tie with a quarter-final place at stake. Beyond football, the IOC made a significant geopolitical move, provisionally lifting the suspension of Russia’s Olympic Committee, a step that could reopen the path for Russian athletes to qualify for Los Angeles 2028.
Top Sport stories
- Belgium defeats U.S. 4-1 in World Cup Round of 16, ending Americans’ Seattle run (33 sources)
- IOC provisionally lifts suspension of Russia’s Olympic Committee, paving way for LA 2028 (14 sources)
- Switzerland vs. Colombia: How to Watch 2026 World Cup Round of 16 Live (14 sources)
- Messi in tears as Argentina complete 3-2 comeback win over Egypt to reach World Cup quarter-finals (13 sources)
- Switzerland defeat Colombia on penalties to reach World Cup quarter-finals (10 sources)
- Belgium players celebrate vs USA with Trump dance after 4-1 World Cup Round of 16 win (10 sources)
- Belgium mocks Trump and FIFA after beating USA 4-1 in red-card controversy (10 sources)
- Amadou Onana suffers ACL injury and is ruled out for remainder of Belgium’s World Cup (10 sources)
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