USMNT crashes out of World Cup in round of 16 to Belgium
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 2:34 AM
Last updated Jul 7, 2026
The United States men's national team was eliminated from the World Cup on July 6, losing to Belgium in the round of 16. Despite having Folarin Balogun in the lineup, the team could not advance past this stage for a second consecutive tournament. The defeat marks another disappointment for USMNT fans, who hoped for a deeper run in the tournament. The team will now shift its focus to future matches and rebuilding efforts ahead of the next international competition.
- •USMNT eliminated by Belgium in the round of 16.
- •Folarin Balogun featured in the match.
- •This marks a second consecutive round of 16 exit.
- •Match took place on July 6.
- 3:12 AMYahoo Sports — USMNT fans react as USA crash out of World Cup in disastrous fashion
- 3:03 AMESPN — USMNT's World Cup dream crushed by Belgium
"The USMNT’s journey at the 2026 FIFA World Cup has come to a crashing end in the Round of 16. Despite the controversial overturning of Folarin Balogun’s suspension, the USMNT were simply no match for Belgium as they suffered a humiliating 4-1 defeat in the Round of 16.
"Even with Folarin Balogun back up front, the United States men's national team crashed out of the World Cup in the round of 16 once again.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 7, 2026, 3:12 AMUSMNT fans react as USA crash out of World Cup in disastrous fashion
The USMNT’s journey at the 2026 FIFA World Cup has come to a crashing end in the Round of 16. Despite the controversial overturning of Folarin Balogun’s suspension, the USMNT were simply no match for Belgium as they suffered a humiliating 4-1 defeat in the Round of 16.
- ESPNJul 7, 2026, 3:03 AMUSMNT's World Cup dream crushed by Belgium
Even with Folarin Balogun back up front, the United States men's national team crashed out of the World Cup in the round of 16 once again.
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