Belgium ends U.S. World Cup run with 4-1 victory in Seattle
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 2:06 AM
Last updated Jul 7, 2026
Belgium eliminated the U.S. Men's National Team from the World Cup with a decisive 4-1 win in Seattle on July 6. Despite a strong start in the tournament, the U.S. faltered against their first major opponent. Belgium's Malik Tillman equalized in the first half, but the team struggled to maintain momentum after defensive errors, including a crucial mistake by goalkeeper Matt Freese. This defeat marks the end of the tournament for the U.S., which has seen similar exits in previous Cups. Attention now turns to U.S. manager Mauricio Pochettino's future with the team following this disappointing performance.
- •Belgium scored first in the 9th minute
- •Malik Tillman equalized for the U.S. in the 31st minute
- •Matt Freese's error led to Belgium's third goal
- •The U.S. was supported by a sell-out crowd of 66,925
- •Mauricio Pochettino's future with the team is uncertain
- 4:11 AMESPN — Belgium handed U.S. a World Cup reality check -- a...
- 2:06 AMYahoo Sports — U.S. Gets Reality Check With World Cup Knockout By Belgium
"The U.S.'s World Cup dream went up in smoke on Monday, comprehensively dismantled 4-1 by Belgium.
"Belgium thoroughly routed the USMNT in Seattle.
Sources
External links- ESPNJul 7, 2026, 4:11 AMBelgium handed U.S. a World Cup reality check -- a...
The U.S.'s World Cup dream went up in smoke on Monday, comprehensively dismantled 4-1 by Belgium.
- Yahoo SportsJul 7, 2026, 2:06 AMU.S. Gets Reality Check With World Cup Knockout By Belgium
Belgium thoroughly routed the USMNT in Seattle.
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