Pakistan, July 7 -- Belgium booked their place in the World Cup quarter-finals with a commanding 4-1 victory over the United States in Seattle, ending the hosts' campaign in convincing fashion. Charles De Ketelaere scored twice, including an early opener, as Belgium dominated despite passionate home support and secured a comfortable win to progress in the tournament.

However, the result was overshadowed by controversy surrounding United States striker Folarin Balogun, who was allowed to play despite receiving a red card in the previous round. His automatic one-match suspension was temporarily lifted after FIFA's disciplinary committee placed the ban on a one-year probationary period, although the red card itself remained on record and Ba...