United States advances in FIFA World Cup as Canada and Mexico exit
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 3:17 AM
Last updated Jul 6, 2026
The United States remains in contention for the FIFA World Cup after defeating Belgium in the knockout stage on July 6, 2026. In contrast, Canada and Mexico, both host nations, have been eliminated from the tournament. Canada lost in the Round of 16 to Morocco, while Mexico was unable to overcome England despite a home crowd advantage and an opponent reduced to 10 men. The U.S. will face Belgium after receiving a boost with the return of key player Folarin Balogun. Confidence runs high in the American squad as they advance further in the tournament.
- •The United States defeats Belgium to progress in the FIFA World Cup.
- •Canada and Mexico have been eliminated from the tournament.
- •Canada lost 3-0 to Morocco in the Round of 16.
- •Mexico lost to England despite having a home crowd advantage.
- •Folarin Balogun will return to the U.S. lineup for upcoming matches.
- 3:17 AMYahoo Sports — Move Over Canada and Mexico, This is The Year of The Yanks
"America Still Standing: Sorry, Canada and Mexico, This Is Our Party Now The 2026 FIFA World Cup was billed as a celebration shared by three host nations. As it turns out, only one of them is still playing. Canada? Gone. Mexico? Gone. The United States? Still dancing. Canada spent years looking forward to a dream…
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