Belgium delivered a stinging post-match message after eliminating the United States from the 2026 World Cup with a decisive 4-1 victory in the round of 16. The U.S. team's tournament hopes ended on a familiar note, marking their fourth exit at this stage in five World Cups.

Adding insult to injury, Belgium's social media accounts posted a celebratory image of Romelu Lukaku with the caption: "Overturn this," a seemingly pointed jab at the U.S. striker Folarin Balogun's suspended red card being controversially overturned by FIFA, allowing him to play. Belgium also highlighted their win with a post stating, "It's called FOOTBALL," crossing out "soccer," a term commonly used in the United States.

The match saw Belgium take an early lead through Charles De Ketelaere, with the U.S. briefly equalizing via Malik Tillman. However, De Ketelaere quickly restored Belgium's lead, and second-half goals from Hans Vanaken and Lukaku sealed the U.S. team's fate. The loss concludes a promising World Cup campaign for the Americans, who had topped their group.