Charles De Ketelaere tops the July 6 World Cup 2026 Team of the Day with an 8.5 performance mark, leading a balanced eleven drawn from Belgium, Spain and Portugal across attack, midfield and defense.
Charles De Ketelaere scored twice and assisted once in 67 minutes as Belgium beat USA 4-1 at Lumen Field to reach the World Cup 2026 quarter-finals.
Belgium manager Garcia played down the Folarin Balogun controversy after a 4-1 World Cup knockout win over the USA, praising tactical choices that included Hans Vanaken's historic goal and a semi-final date with Spain.
Belgium advanced with a 4-1 win over the United States at Lumen Field as Charles De Ketelaere scored twice, Hans Vanaken added a third after an early injury substitution, and Romelu Lukaku sealed it late despite the Americans holding most of the ball.
Charles De Ketelaere’s brace gave Belgium a 2-1 lead over the United States at the break in Seattle, but the deeper story is how roster depth, chance creation, and tournament infrastructure are shaping this World Cup Round of 16 tie.
Belgium eliminated the United States 4-1 in the Round of 16, with Charles De Ketelaere and Romelu Lukaku leading a clinical display that advanced the Red Devils into the World Cup quarter-finals.
As Belgium prepare for a round-of-32 meeting with Senegal, Rudi Garcia faces a defining call at the top of the attack—between Romelu Lukaku's rescue-act instincts and Charles De Ketelaere's false-nine craft.
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