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Malik Tillman scores as USMNT exits World Cup after loss to Belgium

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 7:02 AM

Last updated Jul 7, 2026

Malik Tillman scores as USMNT exits World Cup after loss to Belgium

Summary

The USMNT was eliminated from the World Cup following a 4-1 defeat to Belgium on July 6, 2026, in Seattle. Malik Tillman scored the team's only goal, leveling the match temporarily with a direct free-kick, marking his second goal in the tournament. Despite the loss, Tillman's achievement places him among only two players to score multiple direct free-kicks at a World Cup, joining Bernard Genghini from the 1982 tournament. The future of head coach Mauricio Pochettino is uncertain following the team's exit, and attention turns to the next World Cup in 2026, where Tillman will still be eligible to play.

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By the Numbers

•USMNT eliminated by Belgium, 4-1, on July 6, 2026
•Malik Tillman scores the team's only goal
•Tillman becomes second player to score two free-kicks in a World Cup
•Pochettino's future with USMNT under scrutiny after the match
•Next World Cup in 2026 offers opportunity for younger players

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7:02 AMYahoo Sports — Malik Tillman writes his name in World Cup history despite USMNT elimination

What they're saying

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The USMNT may have been eliminated by Belgium from the World Cup, but Malik Tillman was able to make history along the way. Mauricio Pochettino’s side suffered a heavy 4-1 defeat in Seattle against the European side, with their tournament coming to an end.
— Yahoo Sports

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