USA struggles against Belgium in World Cup knockout round

The United States faced Belgium in the Round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup on July 7, 2026, suffering a heavy defeat of 4-1. Folarin Balogun, who returned from a suspension, contributed but was unable to turn the tide for the U.S. team. Belgium dominated possession and exploited weaknesses in the U.S. defense, leading to multiple goals, while the U.S. defense struggled throughout the match. Despite a strong performance from Balogun at times, the overall team effort was insufficient, resulting in an early exit from the tournament.

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