US thrashed by Belgium and out of World Cup after Balogun scandal

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The US men's national soccer team was defeated 4-1 by Belgium and eliminated from the World Cup following controversy over FIFA allowing forward Folarin Balogun to play despite a red card suspension. Charles De Ketelaere scored an early goal for Belgium.

Co-hosts United States were thrashed 4-1 by Belgium on Monday and were eliminated from the World Cup following FIFA's controversial decision to allow forward Folarin Balogun play despite a red card suspension. Belgium took an early lead through Charles De Ketelaere in the ninth minute.