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The United States men's national team has been eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup following a 4-1 defeat by Belgium in the round of 16.
The story so far
Men’s National Team saw its 2026 World Cup run end on July 7 following a 4-1 loss to Belgium in Seattle. The match concluded the team's participation in the tournament's knockout stage.
Coverage from Yahoo Sports, The New York Times, and the Wall Street Journal highlights the performance as a rout, noting player struggles and a lack of impact from Folarin Balogun. Outlets such as ESPN and the Wall Street Journal also mention that the game occurred against a backdrop of a political firestorm.
Coverage does not yet specify the immediate future schedule for the U.S. team or specific personnel changes following the exit. The focus remains on the match analysis and the conclusion of the American team's tournament campaign.
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Coverage (30)
- USMNT’s World Cup dream ends in 4-1 Belgium rout Yahoo Sports · 69d ago
- Belgium Ends Team USA’s World Cup Run After Political Firestorm WSJ · 69d ago
- USMNT player ratings: Pulisic & Co. struggle in World Cup exit ESPN · 69d ago
- USMNT’s World Cup ends vs. Belgium with sloppy last-16 showing; Balogun non-factor after controversy The New York Times · 69d ago
- USMNT vs. Belgium live stream: How to watch FIFA World Cup, odds, prediction, pick, lineups, channel CBS Sports · 69d ago
- USA v Belgium: World Cup 2026 last 16 The Guardian · 69d ago
- Starting XI & Lineup Notes: USMNT vs. Belgium in FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 US Soccer · 69d ago
- How to Watch USA Vs. Belgium Online for Free From Anywhere Business Insider · 69d ago
- Live updates: U.S. plays Belgium in World Cup round of 16 The Washington Post · 69d ago
- What time is the US soccer game today in the World Cup? KING5.com · 69d ago
- World Cup weather: A beautiful day in Seattle for USA’s last-16 tie with Belgium The New York Times · 69d ago
- USMNT vs. Belgium odds, prediction, time: 2026 World Cup Round of 16 picks by expert on 18-7 run CBS Sports · 69d ago
- Ticket prices continue to fall for USA-Belgium World Cup last-16 clash Al Jazeera · 69d ago
- Bring on Belgium: USA can make World Cup history in Seattle MLSsoccer.com · 71d ago
- The U.S. Lost to Belgium in 2014. Things Have Changed. New York Magazine · 71d ago
- How to Watch: USMNT vs. Belgium in the FIFA World Cup on Monday, July 6 in Seattle US Soccer · 71d ago
- USMNT Predicted Lineup vs. Belgium: World Cup Round of 16 Sports Illustrated · 71d ago
- When does the U.S. men's soccer team play Belgium? How to watch Lansing State Journal · 71d ago
- US face Belgium in Seattle with World Cup expectations rising Reuters · 71d ago
- When is USA's next World Cup game? American squad set to face Belgium USA Today · 71d ago
- Why USMNT’s March loss to Belgium has no bearing on their World Cup rematch The New York Times · 71d ago
- USMNT Projected Starting Lineup vs. Belgium—How Pochettino Can Manage Without Balogun Sports Illustrated · 71d ago
- Belgium players say they will need ‘balls’ to nullify home crowd against US The Guardian · 71d ago
- BELvSEN Recap: Belgium defeats Senegal 3-2 in extra time at Seattle Stadium, advance to FIFA World Cup Round of 16 Seattle Sounders FC · 74d ago
- Belgium 3-2 Senegal (Jul 1, 2026) Game Analysis ESPN · 74d ago
- Ticket prices are eye-popping for U.S.-Belgium in Seattle The Seattle Times · 74d ago
- Why the USMNT’s off-the-ball excellence could be a positive ahead of Belgium The New York Times · 74d ago
- Matt Iseman says US ‘has a shot’ against Belgium despite Balogun suspension NewsNation · 74d ago
- USA men returning to Seahawks stadium with World Cup quarterfinals berth at stake Field Gulls · 74d ago
- U.S. to return to Seattle for World Cup match against Belgium KING5.com · 74d ago
The obvious questions
What was the final score of the USA vs. Belgium match?
Belgium defeated the United States 4-1.
Where did the match take place?
The game was held in Seattle.
How did Belgium reach the round of 16?
Belgium advanced after defeating Senegal 3-2 in extra time on July 1.
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