FIFA World Cup champion praises Team USA despite tournament's end: 'They did surprise us'

Why Not US? Can Pochettino's USMNT Win It All, Curaçao's Miracle & Dutch Dominance

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros ask the biggest question of the 2026 World Cup: why not the USMNT? After Mauricio Pochettino's rallying cry for Americans to believe, the guys debate whether the United States can truly win the tournament and what needs to happen to make a historic run. They also react to Curaçao's stunning draw powered by Eloy Room's record-breaking 15-save performance, before discussing whether the Netherlands' dominant 5-1 victory over Sweden has made them the new favorites to lift the trophy.

US team loses to Belgium, sending World Cup dream to a halt

Belgium, motivated by the uproar surrounding US striker Folarin Balogun, dismantled any hope of the US reaching a first World Cup quarter-final in 24 years. US coach Pochettino relayed his disappointment and frustration but insisted that the backlash over Balogun's ban was no excuse for his team's poor performance.

World Cup: USA baffled by poor performance against Belgium

World Cup: USA baffled by poor performance against Belgium

Christian Pulisic Returns To USA's Starting Lineup vs. Bosnia And Herzegovina

What to know about USA's lineup for its World Cup knockout match vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Spain ready to hit back at World Cup

ATLANTA (United States) — Spain boss Luis de la Fuente said his players have been stung by the criticism that followed a shock 0-0 draw against Cape Verde, but will put that right against Saudi Arabia on Sunday. The European champions arrived in North America as one of the favourites for the tournament. But with [] The post Spain ready to hit back at World Cup appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

Taylor Twellman: Those surprised by Christian Pulisic’s struggles ‘didn’t read the tea leaves’

While there will come a day when everyone looks back fondly on the USMNT’s run in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, we’re still in the process of making sense of the team’s 4-1 drubbing at the hands of Belgium. While expectations were sky-high, the criticism towards the USMNT, and star player Christian Pulisic specifically, has

5 takeaways from the U.S. loss to Belgium in the World Cup Round of 16

The U.S. team failed to show up in a tough loss that ends its World Cup run. The post 5 takeaways from the U.S. loss to Belgium in the World Cup Round of 16 appeared first on Boston.com.

US Loses to Belgium in World Cup Match Amid Controversy

Team USA’s run in the World Cup came to an end on Monday as it failed to make the quarterfinals, while outrage over FIFA’s decision to allow striker Folarin Balogun to play continued to simmer. Bloomberg's Balazs Penz breaks down the latest developments. (Source: Bloomberg)

FIFA World Cup 2026: FIFA and the US caught offside

FIFA World Cup 2026: FIFA and the US caught offside

Free 2026 World Cup anytime goalscorer picks, odds: Monday best bets include USMNT's Christian Pulisic

Team USA are in the Round of 16, and we have our top World Cup anytime goalscorers for Monday's matches

USA-Belgium Open Thread

Odd that we’re playing one of the few countries as famous for their fried food as the United States! Team USA is a slight favorite, based largely on home field advantage and the corrupt influence of the sitting US President. As Paul noted the Mexico-England match was an all-time great, so let’s hope that the [] The post USA-Belgium Open Thread appeared first on Lawyers, Guns Money.

The world's most and least liked countries - Why is the US five spots from the bottom (behind Russia and Iraq)? Aren't we great again? [Murica]

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2026 FIFA World Cup: Socceroos midfielder Ajdin Hrustic believes in team’s push to win first knockout game

Before the tournament even began, Ajdin Hrustic posed a question in respect to the Socceroos’ chances of winning a World Cup knock-out game for the first time: Why not us?

Coupe du Monde 2026 : les États-Unis éliminent la Bosnie-Herzégovine et se qualifient pour les huitièmes de finale

Sur la pelouse du Levi’s Stadium de San Francisco, les États-Unis ont validé leur billet pour les huitièmes de finale de la Coupe du Monde en dominant une vaillante mais limitée sélection de Bosnie-Herzégovine (2-0). Si la qualification est au rendez-vous, la Team USA a perdu gros avec l’expulsion de son serial buteur, Folarin Balogun. [] The post Coupe du Monde 2026 : les États-Unis éliminent la Bosnie-Herzégovine et se qualifient pour les huitièmes de finale first appeared on Guineematin.com.

Christian Pulisic: "Podemos estar orgullosos de una buena fase de grupos"

Christian Pulisic destacó el trabajo realizado por Estados Unidos durante la fase de grupos de la Copa Mundial de la FIFA 2026. Tras la derrota ante Turquía, aseguró que el equipo puede sentirse orgulloso de lo conseguido.

Ragged USA crash out of World Cup with last-16 defeat to Belgium

The United States are out of the World Cup as Belgium eliminated the co-hosts in the last 16 at Seattle Stadium on Monday night. The US were looking to reach the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time since 2002 but they looked nervy and unsettled from the start of the match, and quickly fell behind when Charles De Ketelaere poked home in the ninth minute. The Americans fought back and Malik Tillman scored from a direct free-kick for the second match in a row in the 31st minute.

Dzeko the historic Duel with the USA: We are not here by Chance, we have our Strengths and we believe in Ourselves

The captain of the Bosnia and Herzegovina national football team, Edin Džeko, said that the team is fully aware of the difficulty of the upcoming knockout stage match of the World Cup against the United States, but he stressed that the “Dragons” did not arrive at this stage of the competition by chance, and that [] The post Dzeko the historic Duel with the USA: We are not here by Chance, we have our Strengths and we believe in Ourselves appeared first on Sarajevo Times.

Tartan Army FOMO shows how Irish-American identity is Scot(ch)-taped together

If you’re looking at the Scots at the World Cup and think it should be us – some Americans appear to think it is.

USA set up Belgium showdown by sinking Bosnia and Herzegovina

A 10-man United States roared into the next round of the World Cup on Wednesday with a 2-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina, ending a 24-year wait for a knockout-stage ...

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Furkids Celebrate The Independence of US!

I’ve tried to tell our beloved Furkids that “US” actually stands for “United States”, but they look at me as though that’s just preposterous. In their words, “It’s about us, and you can’t take it away from us!” Of course it’s about them. This is their column after all. “Besides,” they continue, “while America’s Declaration

U.S. men piling up historic moments at World Cup, but focus is on the here and now

The U.S. has won three matches, the most it has won in a single World Cup, among other records. Yet all that means absolutely nothing to the players.

बोस्नियालाई पराजित गर्दै अमेरिका अन्तिम १६ मा प्रवेश

काठमाडौँ। बोस्निया एन्ड हर्जगोभिनालाई पराजित गर्दै अमेरिका फिफा विश्वकप फुटबल २०२६ को अन्तिम १६ मा प्रवेश गरेको छ। सान फ्रान्सिस्को बे एरिया स्टेडियममा आज भएको खेलमा अमेरिकाले बोस्निया एन्ड हर्जगोभिनालाई २–० ले पराजित गर्दै अन्तिम १६ मा स्थान पक्का गरेको हो। अमेरिकाको जितमा फोलारिन बालोगुन र मलिक टिलम्यानले समान एक एक गोल गरे। खेलको ४५औँ []

United States Defeats Bosnia, Sets Clash with Belgium at World Cup Next Round

The U.S. national team secured its place in the Round of 16 at the World Cup 2026 after a commanding 2-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina at San Francisco Bay Stadium. Despite facing adversity in the second half, U.S. quad, led by coach Mauricio Pochettino, showed resilience and tactical discipline, ensuring their progression to a []

Christian Pulisic posts message on social media after USMNT's World Cup loss

There is perhaps no member of the U.S. men's World Cup soccer team facing more criticism for the team's Round of 16 exit at the 2026 FIFA World Cup than Christian Pulisic.

US crashes out of World Cup as storm over Trump interference overshadows tournament

By Bo Erickson WASHINGTON -The United States tumbled out of the World Cup on Monday, beaten emphatically by Belgium in a match overshadowed by allegations of political interference by U.S. President Donald Trump on behalf of the co-hosts. U.S. leading goalscorer Folarin Balogun was allowed to play in the match after Trump asked the head []

U.S. beats Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to advance to round of 16 and keep its World Cup dreams alive

Team USA has beat Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to advance to round of 16 and keep its World Cup dreams alive.

US Keep World Cup Dream Alive With Win Over Bosnia

Ten-man United States moved into the last 16 at the World Cup with a 2-0 victory over Bosnia, ending a ‌24-year wait for a knockout-stage win to keep alive hopes of an American dream run in soccer’s global showpiece. In a dramatic high-tempo game in the San Francisco Bay Area, Folarin Balogun scored near halftime [] The post US Keep World Cup Dream Alive With Win Over Bosnia appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

2 Team USA Staff Members Were Suspended for World Cup Game Against Belgium

The drama around Team USA’s World Cup run didn’t end with its elimination in the Round of 16 against Belgium. After the United States fell, 4-1, on Monday, July 6, FIFA revealed that two staff members of the USMNT were actually suspended for the match. Team manager Sam Zapatka and U.S. Soccer Federation vice president []

US eliminated from World Cup with loss to Belgium

The United States was eliminated from the World Cup on Monday night in Seattle with a 4-1 loss to Belgium, ending an improbable run by a team that had been at the center of controversy over a questionable call by a referee in its final days of competition. American star striker Folarin Balogun was held...

AS tewaskan Bosnia 2-0 dengan 10 pemain

SANTA CLARA: Amerika Syarikat (AS) mengesahkan tempat ke pusingan 16 terbaik Piala Dunia 2026 selepas menewaskan Bosnia dan Herzegovina 2-0 dalam aksi pusingan 32 terbaik yang berlangsung di Stadium San Francisco Bay Area, sebentar tadi. Skuad tuan rumah mempamerkan aksi bertenaga di hadapan penyokong sendiri untuk meneruskan kemaraan dalam kejohanan, meskipun terpaksa beraksi dengan 10 ... Read more The post AS tewaskan Bosnia 2-0 dengan 10 pemain appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Maturing U.S. look capable of surviving without Folarin Balogun

(Photo credit: Carlos Barria-Reuters via Imagn Images)As the U.S. go deeper into the World Cup, they are confronting rising levels of adversity.After the United States breezed through Paraguay and Australia by a combined 6-1 score, the critics wondered how the players would respond when the pressure mounted.The team got its first challenge in the group-stage finale when a makeshift lineup devoid of

FIFA World Cup 2026 Day 14 Results: Germany Stunned, Netherlands Unbeaten

FIFA World Cup Day 4 Results And Highlights: Germany's 1-2 defeat to Ecuador was the highlight of the day while USA were beaten 2-3 by Turkiye in their final group game.

2026 World Cup: ‎All three co-hosts eliminated from tournament

The three co-hosts of the 2026 World Cup have all been eliminated. United States of America, Mexico and Canada did not go pass the Round of 16. This was confirmed after America’s 4-1 humbling in the hands of Belgium on Tuesday morning. ‎The US exit completes a difficult tournament for the joint hosts, who had each reached [] 2026 World Cup: ‎All three co-hosts eliminated from tournament

USA vs Bosnia and Herzegovina - World Cup LIVE: America goes wild as Folarin Balogun puts the hosts ahead in Santa Clara

USA vs Bosnia and Herzegovina - World Cup LIVE: America goes wild as Folarin Balogun puts the hosts ahead in Santa Clara

USMNT’s World Cup Dream Crushed by Belgium as Record-Breaking Hype Exposes America’s Soccer Problems

The United States men’s national team entered the 2026 FIFA World Cup carrying unprecedented expectations. Playing on home soil, backed by a growing soccer audience, and featuring a generation of players competing across Europe, the USMNT was expected to deliver the deepest World Cup run in program history. Instead, Belgium delivered a painful reality check. The Americans’ World Cup journey ended with a 4-1 defeat to Belgium in the Round of 16, turning a summer of optimism into a national debate about whether the United States has truly built the foundation needed to compete with the world’s elite football nations.

Historic knock-out win: Balogun scores and sees red as US beat Bosnia 2-0

The United States advanced to the World Cup last 16 with a 2-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina on Wednesday, overcoming a second-half red card to goalscorer Folarin Balogun.

The Insight: Does the World Cup Matter?

The 2026 FIFA World Cup, our world's biggest sporting stage, has come to the United States. Unlikely examples of ethnic intermingling and more predictable geopolitical tensions have followed, as has the perpetual question of soccer's place in American sports.