Belgium Leads USA 2-1 in FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16

Kathmandu. With the first half ending, Belgium has taken a 2-1 lead against the home team USA in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match.

In the ninth minute of the game, Charles De Ketelaere scored from a pass by Nicolas Raskin to give Belgium an early lead. Then, in the 31st minute, Malik Tillman scored to bring the USA back to a 1-1 draw.

But America's happiness did not last long. Two minutes after the equalizer, in the 33rd minute, De Ketelaere scored his second personal goal from a pass by Leandro Trossard to give Belgium a 2-1 lead again.

Belgium maintained pressure on America throughout the first half with aggressive play, while America, despite appearing to find rhythm after the equalizer, fell behind again due to defensive weaknesses.

Now, in the second half, America will be attempting a comeback, while Belgium will enter the field with the aim of defending their lead and ensuring their quarter-final journey.