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@jacksauer2 rated the Belgium vs United States game 9.0 out of 10 in FIFA on July 1, 2014. Final score: Belgium 2 – United States 1. Round of 16. Fan ratings and discussion on RateGame.

“Of course a terrible loss for the USA, but what a performance by Tim Howard. A World Cup record 16 saves, forced it to extra time against a Belgian side that was expected to beat the US easily. Unfortunately in extra time, it was Kevin De Bruyne and Romelo Lukaku, who to this day are still prominent members of Belgium's squad, who scored the two goals for Belgium. One of the most iconic games in USMNT history even though it ended with a loss, and it will always be remembered as Tim Howard's game.”

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FIFA • Round of 1607/01/2014

Of course a terrible loss for the USA, but what a performance by Tim Howard. A World Cup record 16 saves, forced it to extra time against a Belgian side that was expected to beat the US easily. Unfortunately in extra time, it was Kevin De Bruyne and Romelo Lukaku, who to this day are still prominent members of Belgium's squad, who scored the two goals for Belgium. One of the most iconic games in USMNT history even though it ended with a loss, and it will always be remembered as Tim Howard's game.

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The secretary of defense was left to die… Tim Howard single handedly is my favorite American player of all time, and watching this game proves me right, amazing effort but Belgium is just too strong.