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The U.S. men's run at the World Cup ends with a 4-1 Round of 16 loss to Belgium
The team was in the eye of a storm over a controversial phone call from President Trump to FIFA's head about a red card on a U.S. striker. But even with the U.S. at full strength, Belgium easily won.
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Pajhwok Afghan News
· Jul 2, 2026
USA, Belgium, England advance to World Cup round of 16
The United States, Belgium and England advanced to the Round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup after winning their respective Round of 32 matches on Tuesday.
The Daily Wire
· Jul 2, 2026
Team USA Is 90 Minutes From Something It Hasn’t Done in Decades
The short-handed United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) will attempt to advance to the quarterfinals for the first time in more than two decades when it faces Belgium on Monday. Team USA has not advanced beyond the Round of 16 at a World Cup since 2002. They are coming off their dominant 2-0 win against ...
TASS
· Jul 7, 2026
Belgium defeats US, advancing to FIFA World Cup quarterfinals
Belgium will face Spain on July 10
NBC Sports
· Jul 2, 2026
USMNT player ratings: Balogun scores, sent off as Yanks beat Bosnia & Herzegovina
The USMNT is headed to the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup after beating Bosnia Herzegovina 2-0 in the round of 3-2 on Tuesday, with Folarin Balogun and Malik Tillman getting on the scoreheet on Wednesday.
Irish Star
· Jul 7, 2026
World Cup exit sparks 'Donald Trump curse' fears after USMNT embarrassed
The United States was beaten 4-1 by Belgium in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup, with the Donald Trump curse once again a major talking point
Arise News
· Jul 7, 2026
Belgium Thrash USA 4-1 To Reach World Cup Quarter Finals
Belgium thump USA 4-1 as Charles De Ketelaere scores twice to end hosts’ World Cup campaign In last 16 stage.
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Related coverage for "The U.S. men's run at the World Cup ends with a 4-1 Round of 16 loss to Belgium": Pajhwok Afghan News — USA, Belgium, England advance to World Cup round of 16. The Daily Wire — Team USA Is 90 Minutes From Something It Hasn’t Done in Decades. TASS — Belgium defeats US, advancing to FIFA World Cup quarterfinals. NBC Sports — USMNT player ratings: Balogun scores, sent off as Yanks beat Bosnia & Herzegovina. Irish Star — World Cup exit sparks 'Donald Trump curse' fears after USMNT embarrassed. Arise News — Belgium Thrash USA 4-1 To Reach World Cup Quarter Finals