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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.
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The Guardian
· Jul 7, 2026
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.
Daily Mail
· Jul 7, 2026
USA's World Cup dream is OVER: Belgium score four to dump woeful hosts out in Seattle shocker
USA's World Cup dream is OVER: Belgium score four to dump woeful hosts out in Seattle shocker
Boston.com
· Jul 6, 2026
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.
The Standard
· Jul 6, 2026
Belgium vs USA lineups: Confirmed team news, predicted XIs and injury latest for World Cup 2026
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CityNews Montreal
· Jul 7, 2026
Belgium bounces United States from World Cup in Round of 16
Belgium is moving on at the FIFA World Cup. The Red Devils defeated the co-host United States 4-1 on Sunday in Seattle to advance to the quarterfinals for the first time since 2018. Charles De Ketelaere scored twice for Belgium in the first half, bookending a goal from American Malik Tillman. Hans Vanaken then iced [] The post Belgium bounces United States from World Cup in Round of 16 appeared first on CityNews Montreal.
101GREATGOALS.COM
· Jul 6, 2026
USA v Belgium: Predicted line-ups, stats and preview for World Cup last-16 clash
The USA face Belgium in the last-16 of the World Cup. Read our in-depth preview here.
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Related coverage for "US team loses to Belgium, sending World Cup dream to a halt": The Guardian — Ragged USA crash out of World Cup with last-16 defeat to Belgium. Daily Mail — USA's World Cup dream is OVER: Belgium score four to dump woeful hosts out in Seattle shocker. Boston.com — 5 takeaways from the U.S. loss to Belgium in the World Cup Round of 16. The Standard — Belgium vs USA lineups: Confirmed team news, predicted XIs and injury latest for World Cup 2026. CityNews Montreal — Belgium bounces United States from World Cup in Round of 16. 101GREATGOALS.COM — USA v Belgium: Predicted line-ups, stats and preview for World Cup last-16 clash