Pakistan, July 7 -- Belgium produced a dominant display to defeat the United States 4-1 in the World Cup round of 16, securing a place in the quarter-finals and ending the hosts' tournament campaign. Charles De Ketelaere scored twice, while Hans Vanaken and Romelu Lukaku added second-half goals as Belgium comfortably advanced to face Spain in the next round.

Belgium seized control early when De Ketelaere scored inside the opening 10 minutes after the United States failed to clear the danger. Malik Tillman briefly restored hope with a deflected free kick in the first half, but De Ketelaere quickly headed Belgium back in front, allowing the European side to regain complete control before the break.

The United States showed greater urgency...