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Matt Freese reflects on USMNT's World Cup exit and future ambitions

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 15, 2026, 8:05 PM

Last updated Jul 15, 2026

Matt Freese reflects on USMNT's World Cup exit and future ambitions

Summary

U.S. Men's National Team goalkeeper Matt Freese discussed the team's difficult FIFA World Cup exit on July 1, where they lost 4-1 to Belgium in the Round of 16. Freese's costly error contributed to the defeat, which ended their successful run in Group D. He expressed disappointment at the criticisms faced after the match but emphasized the team's desire to improve. Following the World Cup, Freese aims to refocus on Major League Soccer with New York City FC, who are set to resume play against the Columbus Crew on July 22. Freese aims to leverage this experience as motivation for the future.

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Status Watch

•USMNT lost 4-1 to Belgium in Round of 16 on July 1
•Freese made a critical error leading to Belgium’s third goal
•Freese aims to return to the national team for future tournaments
•NYCFC's next match is July 22 against Columbus Crew
•Freese hopes to use World Cup experience as motivation

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8:05 PMYahoo Sports — Matt Freese opens up on ‘difficult’ response to USMNT’s World Cup exit and ‘hunger’ to return

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U.S. Men's National Team goalkeeper Matt Freese has opened up on their tough FIFA World Cup exit, the subsequent response, and his desire to return to fight another day
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