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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JULY 06: Romelu Lukaku #9 of Belgium celebrates scoring his team's fourth goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match between USA and Belgium at Seattle Stadium on July 06, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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