Christian Pulisic reflects on USMNT's World Cup exit after loss to Belgium
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 2:01 AM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
Christian Pulisic addressed the USMNT's disappointing World Cup exit following a 4-1 defeat to Belgium in the Round of 16. The team captain expressed regret over their performance, admitting they 'weren't good enough' and thanked supporters for their dedication during the tournament. The loss marks a disappointing end to the U.S. campaign, which began with high expectations under head coach Mauricio Pochettino. Pulisic's individual performance faced criticism, with one report highlighting his loss of possession 11 times against Belgium before he exited the match with an ankle injury. The USMNT will now shift its focus back to club football.
- •USMNT loses 4-1 to Belgium in World Cup Round of 16.
- •Pulisic calls performance 'not good enough' on Instagram.
- •USMNT had high expectations entering the tournament.
- •Pulisic criticized for losing possession 11 times.
- •Team now shifts focus back to club commitments.
- 2:01 AMYahoo Sports — What Christian Pulisic Had To Say About USMNT’s Terrible World Cup Exit
"Christian Pulisic has broken his silence after the United States’ FIFA World Cup campaign came to a disappointing end with a 4-1 loss to Belgium in the Round of 16. Pulisic, the USMNT captain, took to Instagram to reflect on the heartbreaking defeat, admitting the team fell short while thanking supporters who backed them throughout the tournament.
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